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Tractor-Trailer Fire

Truck Bursts Into Flames Near Route 287 In Finderne Truck Bursts Into Flames Near Route 287 In Finderne
Truck Bursts Into Flames Near Route 287 In Finderne Multiple fire departments descended on Somerset County on Friday, May 3, after a tractor trailer caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Firefighters responded to Union Avenue near Route 287 in Finderne and were able to extinguish the tractor trailer fire along with three additional cars on the trailer, the Finderne Fire Department said on Facebook. A tractor trailer was engulfed in flames in Finderne. Finderne Fire Department Facebook Manville EMS and the Somerset County Haz-Mat team also responded, firefighters said. There were no reports of any injuries. 
Tractor-Trailers Torched During Two-Alarm Blaze Outside Maryland Business: Fire Marshal Tractor-Trailers Torched During Two-Alarm Blaze Outside Maryland Business: Fire Marshal
Tractor-Trailers Torched During Two-Alarm Blaze Outside Maryland Business: Fire Marshal It took first responders more than an hour to knock down the flames that left five tractor-trailers in Maryland torched by a two-alarm blaze that broke out in one of the trucks.  Fire crews were called to a Talbot County business park in the 29000 block of Air Park Drive in Easton on Friday afternoon, where an employee at T and T Trucking reported seeing smoke and flames inside one of the vehicles. The Easton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area, and a second alarm was called, but firefighters were able to declare the situation under control within approximately an hour and …
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike A tractor-trailer fire partially blocked the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. A right lane and shoulder in Eidson Township remained blocked at about 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, according to 511nj.org. The fire occurred at about 4:30 a.m. southbound north of Interchange 9 (Exit 18), the New Jersey Department of Transportation reported.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of Route 267 In Leesburg Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of Route 267 In Leesburg
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of Route 267 In Leesburg Traffic was temporarily backed up in Loudoun County on Wednesday morning when a tractor-trailer went up in flames on Route 267.  First responders were called to the eastbound lanes of Route 267, which was closed at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 from the Leesburg bypass (Route 7) to Battlefield Parkway for a tractor-trailer fire. The map of the affected area in Leesburg. Leesburg Police Department According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, as of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the east left lane, center lane, and right lane are closed at the county line. LCFR is on scene of a …
Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Rockingham Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Rockingham
Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Rockingham A tractor trailer burst into flames on Monday, Nov. 6 on Interstate 81, officials said. It happened around 7 a.m. on the northbound side near milepost 251, in Rockingham County, Virginia State Police said. The vehicle suffered a mechanical issue which caused the blaze. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured during the incident.  Both sides of the Interstate are closed for precaution. VDOT is on the scene and assisting with the roadway closure and detour.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Turnpike Caught On Camera (VIDEO) Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Turnpike Caught On Camera (VIDEO)
Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Turnpike Caught On Camera (Video) A tractor-trailer fire closed part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Thursday evening, authorities said.  The Fairview Township Fire Department along with mutual aid responded to the "well-involved" fire on Interstate 76 westbound around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The tractor-trailer burst into flames near the ramp to Interstate 83 by mile marker 241.9, the department explained.  You can watch a short video of the fire in the player below: FTFD units along with mutual aid currently on the PA Turnpike with a well involved Tractor Trailer. MM241.9 westbound. Posted by Fairview Township Fire …
Video Shows Tractor Trailer Fire On Capital Beltway In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Video Shows Tractor Trailer Fire On Capital Beltway In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Video Shows Tractor Trailer Fire On Capital Beltway In Fairfax County (Developing) A tractor trailer fire caused delays Wednesday morning, Oct. 18 along the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County. It happened just before 9:45 a.m., in the northbound lanes, blocking the right lane of the highway at Braddock Road in Ravensworth, the VDOT said, sharing footage of the scene. #Fairfax: tractor trailer fire blocking right lane of I-495 NB at Braddock Rd. Expect delays or use alternate route.#VaTraffic pic.twitter.com/n6QxpiDxJt — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) October 18, 2023 Multiple emergency response vehicle were at the scene as of 9:45 a.m. Delays of nearly 2 miles were rep…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany A tractor-trailer fire shut down a portion of Route 80 in Parsippany late Thursday morning, Sept. 14. The fire broke out on the local lanes westbound east of exit 43 to I-287 in Parsippany around 10:50 a.m., according to 511NJ. Truck fire on I-80 westbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) right shoulder closed https://t.co/UplssTnnkT — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 14, 2023 All lanes and the right shoulder were closed as emergency crews responded. Tractor trailer fire on I-80 local lanes westbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes an…
Tractor Trailer Fire Jams Route 280 Tractor Trailer Fire Jams Route 280
Tractor Trailer Fire Jams Route 280 A tractor trailer fire was causing major backups on Route 280 Thursday, Aug. 31. The incident happened around 3:20 p.m. on the westbound side in Harrison, east of Exit 16, the state's DOT website reports. The two right lanes and shoulder were closed.
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester A tractor-trailer fire on a highway in Westchester caused a plume of smoke to soar into the air as the vehicle was fully engulfed.  The incident happened on Monday, July 24 around 5:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 287 in Port Chester near Exit 11, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When crews arrived at the blaze, they found the vehicle's occupants outside and knew the response would be prolonged because of the intensity of the flames, the department said.  With the help of the Rye, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments, the fire was eventually put out after several hours.…
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Parkton (DEVELOPING) All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Parkton (DEVELOPING)
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Parkton (Developing) Traffic was backed up on I-83 in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon when a trailer went up in flames.  First responders and a Hazardous Materials team were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-83 in Parkton near Middletown Road and Mt. Carmel Roads at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday to extinguish a truck fire. TRUCK FIRE | A tractor-trailer fire has caused the closure of southbound I-83 @ York Rd #Parkton. @MDEnvironment requested to assist. No injuries reported. DT1304 TF pic.twitter.com/YwCWKeLhQR — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 26, 2023 No injur…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Northbound Route 17 Near State Line Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Northbound Route 17 Near State Line
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Northbound Route 17 Near State Line A tractor-trailer fire temporarily closed northbound Route 17 in Mahwah near the New York State border early Wednesday afternoon. The driver got the TruBlu Logistics rig to the shoulder and hopped out before flames began consuming the tractor just south of the Route 287 merge shortly before 2 p.m. May 10. Police detoured traffic onto southbound Route 287. Firefighters made quick work of the blaze that engulfed the tractor of a rig headed north on Route 17 near the New York State border on Wednesday, May 10.Jerry DeMarco Mutual aid responders so far reported to Daily Voice, either at th…
Tractor Trailer Fire Brings Traffic To Halt On I-476 Tractor Trailer Fire Brings Traffic To Halt On I-476
Tractor Trailer Fire Brings Traffic To Halt On I-476 A tractor trailer that caught fire brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 476 in Delaware County during rush hour on Friday, Dec. 2. The fire closed all southbound lanes between exits 9 and 13 in Marple Township around 4:45 p.m., the state's DOT said.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Delays Traffic On New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Delays Traffic On New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Delays Traffic On New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer fire delayed traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cherry Hill, authorities said. Southbound lanes remained closed as of 9:25 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. The crash occurred near Exit 4 at about 7:30 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s traffic website. There were injuries, 511nj.org said. A medevac helicopter was en route, according to an unconfirmed report. Video from 6ABC Action News showed the charred front of a truck and multiple emergency vehicles. New Jersey State Police were not immediately available for comment.
Car-Carrying Trailer Catches On Fire In Harrison Car-Carrying Trailer Catches On Fire In Harrison
Car-Carrying Trailer Catches On Fire In Harrison A tractor-trailer hauling several cars caught on fire on a Westchester County highway.  On Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, the Purchase Fire Department responded to a fire involving a tractor-trailer on I-287 in the area of I-684, fire officials said.  After arriving at the scene, fire officials found the trailer on fire along with several of the cars that it was carrying, according to the fire department.  After another fire engine arrived at the scene, the blaze was put out with no injuries, fire officials said. The exact location of the fire and the cause were not reported b…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Route 80 In Warren County Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Route 80 In Warren County
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Route 80 In Warren County A tractor-trailer went up in flames on a Route 80 ramp, causing serious delays and shutdowns, authorities said. The trailer caught fire on the eastbound ramp from Exit 4-Route 94 to Route 46 in Knowlton Township around 9 a.m. on Friday, July 29, according to 511NJ. Tractor trailer fire on I-80 eastbound ramp from Exit 4 - NJ 94/US 46 (Knowlton Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/KEz58GV4NR — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 29, 2022 All lanes were closed as emergency crews responded, 511NJ said. Authorities did not immediately return DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is …
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Route 17 Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Route 17
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Route 17 A rush-hour fire incinerated the cab of a tractor-trailer on Route 17. The rig ignited on the southbound highway in Ramsey just before the Franklin Turnpike exit and across from the Shannon Rose restaurant, sending a column of black smoke skyward that could be seen for miles. Police temporarily closed both sides of the highway as members of the Ramsey Fire Department and Rescue Squad doused the late afternoon blaze with help from their Mahwah colleagues. They fortunately kept the flames from reaching golf cart batteries being hauled in the trailer. The driver got out OK.Mark Cotz The …
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Extended Delays On Rt. 78 In Northampton County: State Police Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Extended Delays On Rt. 78 In Northampton County: State Police
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Extended Delays On Rt. 78 In Northampton County: State Police A tractor-trailer fire caused extended delays on Route 78 in Northampton County, state police said. The trailer went up in flames in the eastbound lanes near milepost 74.5 in Glendon Borough, PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said shortly before 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20. Tractor Trailer fire I-78 EB, MM 74.5, Glendon Borough, Northampton Co. All traffic is being detoured from SR 33 SB to I-78 WB and I-78 EB to SR 33 NB. Expect extended delays. @wfmztraffic @mcall @lehighvalley @LehighAlerts pic.twitter.com/6ngXUWK14V — Trooper Branosky (@PSPTroopMPIO) July 20, 2022 The trailer was ha…
Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush
Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush Firefighters doused an early morning tractor-trailer blaze that jammed early rush-hour traffic on Route 95. Flames spread across the highway after the fire broke out on the highway's southbound side near mile marker 117 in Ridgefield around 5 a.m., responders said.The rig, toting plastic corrugated tubing, was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Fort Lee firefighters brought a tanker and engine to assist. The blaze was knocked down within 20 minutes and under control within another half-hour, with firefighters briefly hitting hot spots. No injuries were reported.
Extra Crispy: Chicken Truck Goes Up In Flames On Maryland Highway Extra Crispy: Chicken Truck Goes Up In Flames On Maryland Highway
Extra Crispy: Chicken Truck Goes Up In Flames On Maryland Highway A tractor-trailer driver is calling fowl after his poultry truck went up in flames while traveling on a busy Maryland highway on National Chicken Day. In Wicomico County, first responders from multiple agencies responded to a reported vehicle fire in the eastbound lanes of Ocean Gateway near Porter Road in Hebron at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to fire officials. Upon arrival, fire crews found a tractor-trailer chicken truck with the cab fully engulfed in flames, which were quickly extinguished, according to the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department. The chicken t…
Firefighters Close I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire In Fairfax County Firefighters Close I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire In Fairfax County
Firefighters Close I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire In Fairfax County Firefighters closed a portion of Interstate 495 just before rush hour on Wednesday, July 6, after a tractor-trailer burst into flames in Fairfax County, authorities said.  Fairfax County firefighters responded to the fire in the southbound lane of the interstate just before 5 p.m. near the exit for Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), the Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted. All southbound lanes were shut down near that exit as fire crews worked to put out the fire and tow the truck away.  Officials opened two lanes of the Capital Beltway around 6:30 p.m., but firefighters asked commu…
Truck Fire Stops Traffic On Outer Loop of Capital Beltway Truck Fire Stops Traffic On Outer Loop of Capital Beltway
Truck Fire Stops Traffic On Outer Loop of Capital Beltway A tractor-trailer fire stopped traffic on the outer loop of the Capital Beltway Wednesday, July 6. The fire was reported at around 4 p.m. before US-50 and Arlington Boulevard. The southbound lanes were closed. Fairfax: 495SB (Beltway Outer Loop) at Route 50: All SB lanes closed due to tractor-trailer fire. Pls use alternate route. pic.twitter.com/5wspWvhiUb — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) July 6, 2022
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In East Lyme, Police Report Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In East Lyme, Police Report
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In East Lyme, Police Report Authorities reported heavy delays on I-95 in Connecticut due to a tractor-trailer fire. The tractor-trailer fire happened in New London County on the northbound highway near Exit 73 in East Lyme, Connecticut State Police reported at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10. In the announcement, police advised motorists to seek an alternate route and expect heavy delays in the area. No further details about the incident were reported. 
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes All Lanes On I-81 For Miles: PennDOT UPDATE: Interstate 81 reopened just before 10 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The cause of the crash appears to have been a tractor-trailer fire, but the exact details including any word on possible injuries has not been released. ORIGINAL: A multi-vehicle crash caused serious delays along Interstate 81 in central Pennsylvania during Thursday morning's commute. Several miles of backed- up traffic on I-81.PennDOT The crash occurred in the northbound lanes between Exit 37: PA 233 - Newville and Exit 44: PA 465 - Plainfield-- closing all lanes of traffic…
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Pasta Goes Up In Flames Closing Portion Of Route 80 (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Hauling Pasta Goes Up In Flames Closing Portion Of Route 80 (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Pasta Goes Up In Flames Closing Portion Of Route 80 (Photos) Hope you like your pasta al dente: A tractor-trailer hauling spaghetti went up in flames Monday morning, closing Route 80 eastbound in Warren County, authorities said. The trailer caught fire near milepost 11.1 in Hope Township just after 8:55 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found that the trailer was on fire but had separated from the tractor, Curry said. No injuries were reported. Two of three right lanes were closed as crews battled the fully involved blaze, according to 511NJ. Tractor trailer fire on I-80 eastbound West o…
PHOTOS: Tractor-Trailer Goes Up In Flames On Route 287 PHOTOS: Tractor-Trailer Goes Up In Flames On Route 287
Photos: Tractor-Trailer Goes Up In Flames On Route 287 A tractor-trailer went up in flames on Route 287 Sunday night, prompting a quick and efficient response from several local fire departments, state police said. The trailer caught fire in the northbound lanes near milepost 33.6 in Harding Township just before 10:35 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. The New Vernon Fire Department quickly doused the blaze with help from the Bernardsville department. Photo 2New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department via Facebook Though “shaken up,” the driver safely exited the trailer and was uninjured, the department said. The right lane was clo…
PHOTOS: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78 In Warren County PHOTOS: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78 In Warren County
Photos: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78 In Warren County Fire crews in Warren County quickly doused a tractor-trailer that caught fire on Route 78 before dawn Tuesday, authorities said. The fire broke out in the westbound lanes near milepost 35 in Pohatcong Township, initial reports said. The Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. responded and discovered smoke billowing from the trailer’s back door shortly after 3 a.m., the department confirmed on Facebook. Approximately 3:07AM Station 75 Fire was alerted to a possible TT fire on I78. Upon arrival Chief 75 found a moderate... Posted by Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Station 75 Fire on Tuesday, Ju…
State Police: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78 State Police: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78
State Police: Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire On Route 78 All lanes have reopened after a tractor-trailer went up in flames on Route 78 westbound in Hunterdon County Tuesday afternoon, State Police said. The trailer blaze broke out near milepost 14 in Union Township just after 1 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Jeff Flynn told Daily Voice. No injuries were reported, Flynn said. The area was cleared with all lanes reopened about an hour later, authorities said.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County A tractor-trailer caught fire after it was tangled in low-hanging power lines, causing outages to area homes and businesses. Stop & Shop on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport was among those left in the dark at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, when a truck caught fire on Spruce Street near the intersection of Albion Street. Upon arrival, first responders found a tractor-trailer with the rear of the tractor burning after the driver got caught in a low-hanging energized high-voltage wire, which was still in contact with the cargo box portion of the vehicle. Crews from United Illum…
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Fire I-84 Stretch Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Fire
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Fire This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has reopened after a tractor-trailer fire caused its closure. The westbound lanes were shut down in Northern Fairfield County between Exits 5 and 4 in Danbury early Friday afternoon, July 17. Eastbound traffic in the area was stop-and-go due to rubbernecking delays.
Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure
Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure A stretch of I-84 has reopened after tractor-trailer fire. The fire started around 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31 eastbound in Montgomery, said the New York State Police. There were no injuries but the highway was closed for a short time while the fire was extinguished, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Nevel said as of 12:30 p.m., only the one exit ramp lane at Exit 28 is still blocked.  An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire.