Fully Involved Tractor Trailer Fire with Explosions and Extension on PA Turnpike |
By Watch Desk | |
April 26, 2015 | |
At around 0900 hrs (9 am) Station 5 was alerted for a vehicle fire at mile marker 320.7 on the east bound Pennsylvania Turnpike in Tredyffrin Township. Firefighters responded and arrived on location and found a large commercial trailer fully involved, with explosions, and fire extension to the woods. The trailer was hauling a race car, it's fuel, and other recreational vehicles. At 0927 hrs (9:27 am) additional resources were requested from Stations 3 (Paoli) and 4 (Malvern) to assist. Engine 4-5 assisted with water supply and suppression, and Station 3 units assisted with water supply and brush fire extinguishment. The trailer was a total loss. Our thoughts go out to Race team owner, who estimated damages to be over $200,000. All units were available from the Turnpike around 1200 hours (12 pm). |
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Units: | Engine 5-2, Engine 5-5, Brush 5, Squad 5, Ambulance 5-1 |
Mutual Aid: | Engine 3-5, Tac 3, Engine 4-5 |