Semi-trailer fire on Interstate 196 southbound, Van Buren County MI


Radio call reporting a semi-trailer on fire on southbound Interstate 196 at mile marker 14. The driver detached the tractor from the trailer before the fire. Fire units were requested to respond.
Audio|Source: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
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Transcript:
Covert Fire, you're requested. Interstate 196 southbound at the 14 for a semi-trailer that's on fire. Again, Covert Fire, you're requested. Interstate 196 southbound at the 14 for a semi-trailer that's on fire. 1930. 1921 from Central. 1921, go ahead. We did get a call from the driver of the semi. He was able to detach his tractor from the trailer, so that's going to be out of the mix for you. Copy the detachment.
Covert Fire, you're requested. Interstate 196 southbound at the 14 for a semi-trailer that's on fire. Again, Covert Fire, you're requested. Interstate 196 southbound at the 14 for a semi-trailer that's on fire. 1930. 1921 from Central. 1921, go ahead. We did get a call from the driver of the semi. He was able to detach his tractor from the trailer, so that's going to be out of the mix for you. Copy the detachment.
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Location mentioned:
I-196, Covert Township, MI
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