Semi-truck trailer hauling paper rolls on fire on I-40, Quay County NM


A semi-truck trailer carrying paper rolls caught fire on westbound I-40 near mile marker 357. The driver moved the truck away and tried to extinguish the fire, but the trailer was fully involved in flames.
Audio|Source: Porter Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Central Paging's and Home Fire Department, Central Paging's and Home Fire Department, you requested Westbound I-40 near mile marker 357, Westbound I-40 near mile marker 357 in reference to a semi-on-fire. Semi-driver has the truck away from the trailer. The trailer is hauling paper mill and rolls the paper.
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He said he put as much as he could out with extinguisher, but it is up in flames at this time.
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Location mentioned:
I-40, New Mexico
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