Tractor trailer fire on I-77 near I-85 in Charlotte


Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
03:30
Transcript:
Engine 28 and engine 18. Vehicle fire, South-Eye 77 and North I-85. On ECHO. Engine 28 and engine 18. Vehicle fire, South-I-77 and North I-85. On me, Echo. All R&T is responding to 77 southbound. This is reported to be 77 southbound right at 85. Tractor trailer on fire, possibly the tire on fire. The, we're getting multiple calls. The callers are saying that the driver was getting, that the caller was getting out, or correction, the driver was getting out, and using a fire extinguisher. Reference unknown cargo, and this is a tractor trailer on the interstate, you're getting additional companies. Additional companies are going to be Engine 22 and Tower 18 and Battalion 9. Battalion 9, Engine 22, and Tower 18. Vehicle Fire Tractor Trailer, South I-Seventy7 and North I-85. I'm 8. Echo. Battalion 9, Engine 22, and Power 18. Vehicle fire tractor trailer, South I-I-77 and North I-85. Any, Echo. Multiple callers reporting southbound 77. Breaks on fire, tires on fire. The driver got out. He does have a fire extinguisher in hand, trying to put it out himself. It reported to be 77 southbound right at 85. Conference. All the units are spying 77 southbound. None of the drivers have been able to, or correction, none of the callers. have been able to advise what cargo might be in the tractor trailer. Sunny, see a minute. 70. We're going to upgrade their notes. Copy upgrade. Copy upgrade. I got three vehicles involved, including CNPD. Six command three vehicles. Command. All right, so. Engine 21 is on same command. Engine 21, the alarm company called back for a question to cancel, they said, utensil cell on the stove and melted copper codes are given. That copy. We're out with the homeowner now. You can return service. For an overdose. 9721 Midas Springs Road. 9721 Midas Springs Road. Ops 4. Back ops 4. Southbound. Northbound and Southbound Lane. Engine 18's on scene. The tractor trailer looks like the brakes are on fire. Engine 18 will have to have a man.
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I-85, Charlotte, NC
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