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Vehicle fire reported near Cheat Lake interchange, Cheat Lake WV

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audio iconFire & Arson
WV-43, Cheat Lake, WV 26508

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders attended to a possible vehicle fire involving a trailer on the southbound lanes near Cheat Lake. The driver was outside the vehicle and crews were attempting to disconnect the trailer as flames were observed near the axle area. EMS and fire units were on scene working to control the incident.

Audio|Heard on: Monongalia County Public Safety - SIRN Digital
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01:17
Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be in the area of the southbound just before the interchange.
00:04
We have Fayette County EMS on scene advising a fire in the axle area of the passenger side of a hauler trailer.
00:12
Driver is out of the vehicle.
00:13
They're trying to disconnect the trailer at this time.
00:21
14 copies.
00:27
Company 14, are they there by a good time?
00:34
They're on Route 43 before the off-ramp for Cheat Lake.
00:46
14 coming in from (number withheld).
00:51
I'm going to be right about a mile from the location.
00:56
Just before the exit there for Cheat Lake.
01:06
I'm trying to disconnect it with an extinguisher but it's not going anywhere.
01:11
He's trying to disconnect the trailer.
01:13
He just blew one of the airbags out on the tire.

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Location mentioned:
WV-43, Cheat Lake, WV 26508

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