Semi-Truck Fire with Fuel Spill Behind Loves Truck Stop, Polk County, FL

Summary: A working semi-truck fire occurred on the access road behind Loves Truck Stop in Polk County, Florida. Fire crews responded to the scene, identified one possible exposure, and initiated a fire attack. During the incident, it was discovered that fuel from the truck had entered a nearby waterway via a sewer opening, with an estimated 20 to 30 gallons spilled and approximately 15 gallons reaching close to the waterway. The fire was extinguished, no damage was reported to the exposed truck, and the scene was brought under control. Command coordinated with dispatch and provided directions for incoming units to avoid Waverly and use the access road off Highway 27.