Tractor trailer fire on I-81 southbound near mile marker, Staunton VA


A tractor trailer caught fire on I-81 southbound near mile marker 227. The brakes were on fire and fluids were leaking near the tire. The fire smoldered and then was put out by the wind. Emergency responders were on scene and the fire was extinguished.
Audio|Source: Staunton Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Vehicle fire,
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I-801-2nd, Upraight, 23. Upraight, 23.
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for a little bit longer than you need to pass check.
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6, for vehicle fire,
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interstate 81 southbound of mailmarker, 227, operate 23, 1244.
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744.
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37482G, can you run a fee number for me?
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Go ahead.
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It would be 10065-22-14444-t65-22-1444.
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Cover advised it's a tractor trailer with brakes on fire.
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Liquids are leaking from somewhere around the tire.
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It's smoldering now.
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Color advised the flames are put out by the wind. It's going to be a Napa tractor trailer.
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It's going to be just by the sign. This is Augusta Military Museum.
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Rescue 1, respond to 3.
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C.
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A.C.S.
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to the vehicle fire looks like it will be before the exit according to your sign.
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Traira, myself and Tegger 50, Ralph. 1-8-1246. It is 662 DCC.
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Agent 63 is responding.
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Agent 63 responding to 1246.
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680, you can cancel.
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Section 244.
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Forcancel. First 94.
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Go ahead.
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Yes, man, small pile of embryos was extinguished.
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94 is available.
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I-81, Staunton, VA
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