Semi truck fire spreads to roadside embankment on I-81, Wythe County VA
Fire & ArsonA semi truck without its trailer caught fire on Interstate 81 northbound near mile marker 83.1 in Wythe County. The fire spread to the roadside embankment, and fire and emergency crews responded to extinguish it and contain the spread.
Audio|Source: Wythe County and Town of Wytheville Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Connected as fire department, I need your sign, Milmark 83 over 1, 81 northbound, Milmark ready 3 over 1, 81 northbound, reference singular vehicle fire, semi-on fire, trailer isn't attached.
00:10
This is your second alert, please operate, fire channel 4, central clear at 1852.
00:36
Whistle fire, means to respond.
00:42
Marker 83.1 on 81 Northumb, a marker 83.1 on 81 Northumb, my marker 83.1, reference to the vehicle fire.
00:54
That report of the tractor,
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trailer, bobtailed on fire,
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last the fire is spreaded to the bank.
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Central Clear, 1856, operate, Channel 1.
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1856, we've got Metac on scene.
01:14
I think they're operating on Channel 4, I apologize.
01:23
62, engine 62.
01:33
Can you want to roll a tanker, sir?
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If you get a gesture, you may be made 62 just stay available.
01:54
Mr. Mitchell, this is MediCorps.
01:57
Please be advised that the fire is spreading up the paint from the track of the fire.
02:01
There's one that for him.
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I-81, Virginia
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