Truck overheats, causing fire scare on highway ramp, Springfield MO
Fire & ArsonA truck on the northbound on-ramp near East Sunshine Street and South US 65 in Springfield appeared to be on fire, leading to a response from multiple fire units. Upon arrival, no fire was visible and the truck was found to have overheated, causing the initial fire report.
Audio|Source: Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Marshfield and Greene County Fire
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Transcript:
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Truck fire for Springfield Battalion Chief 2, Engine 7, Engine 12, Ladder 3,
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the intersection of East, Sunshine Street, and South U.S.
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65.
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On the northbound on-ramp, a truck is on fire, possibly a large green or blue Chevy pickup.
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If anyone is inside, Ops Channel 5.
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Dispatch Springfield Battalion 2, can you put Battalion 1 on that trip for a call and return Battalion 2?
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Clear, returning from Battalion 2 to service, adding Battalion 1 to the call.
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Springfield Battalion 1, Engine 7, Engine 12, Ladder 3, showing you all en route to the truck fire at the intersection of East Sunshine Street and South US 65.
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On the northbound on ramp, there's a truck on the shoulder on fire.
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It has to be a large green or blue Chevy truck.
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Unknown if anyone's inside, Office Channel 5.
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On scene,
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nothing showing from the vehicle at this time, be out for investigation, engine 7.
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If you could come up behind us, stand by for now.
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Engine 12 will have 65 command.
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Clear engine 12, I'm seen with 65 command.
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That's channel 5.
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Four units are after the truck fire on 65 can return to service that's just overheated.
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Location mentioned:
E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
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