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Truck Fire

Edison, NJ
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Jeep Passenger, 25, Dies After Fiery Route 287 Crash With Tanker Truck Jeep Passenger, 25, Dies After Fiery Route 287 Crash With Tanker Truck
Jeep Passenger, 25, Dies After Fiery Route 287 Crash With Tanker Truck Two people have now died following a Route 287 crash between a Jeep and a tanker truck that closed Route 287 for hours. Steven Merisier, 25, of North Brunswick, was a passenger in the Jeep that struck the fuel tanker carrying more than 8,000 gallons on Sunday, May 17 in Edison, New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. Caitlin Brennan said. He died on Monday, May 18. The Jeep's driver also died. Their identity has not yet been released. New Jersey State Police responded to the northbound lanes near milepost 1.9 at approximately 5:53 a.m. May 17 for a report of a crash, according to Troop…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Traffic
Fuel Spill Inside DC Tunnel After Tractor-Trailer Fire Prompts Hazmat Response (PHOTOS) Fuel Spill Inside DC Tunnel After Tractor-Trailer Fire Prompts Hazmat Response (PHOTOS)
Fuel Spill Inside DC Tunnel After Tractor-Trailer Fire Prompts Hazmat Response (Photos) A tractor-trailer burst into flames inside a major Northwest DC tunnel early Tuesday morning, spilling diesel fuel and prompting a full hazmat response from firefighters, officials said. The fire broke out in the northbound lanes of the 3rd Street Tunnel near New York Avenue NW, where DC Fire and EMS crews rushed in just before 7 a.m. to find the cab of an 18-wheeler fully involved. Firefighters quickly escalated the response, calling for additional units and hazmat crews as they worked to establish a water supply inside the tunnel and contain the fire. Twitter/@dcfireems Officials said …

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by Zak Failla
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say
Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say State police have released new details on a fiery crash involving an ice cream truck and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford, Tuesday, Aug 20. Troopers responded at 3:18 p.m. to the northbound western spur at milepost 112.2 in Bergen County, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was traveling north when it struck a construction barrier on the right, steered left, and hit a Volvo bobtail in the center lane, Marchan said. The Volvo went left and hit a Mercedes passenger car in the left lane, causing it to strike a constr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Truck Carrying Mayonnaise Catches Fire On Route 80 Truck Carrying Mayonnaise Catches Fire On Route 80
Truck Carrying Mayonnaise Catches Fire On Route 80 A truck carrying pallets of mayonnaise burst into flames on Route 80 in Hackensack Thursday afternoon, June 5, shutting down part of the highway, authorities said. The Hackensack Fire Department responded to the fire at 12:15 p.m. in the eastbound local lanes near mile-marker 64, according to Captain Kurt Nemeczek, public information officer. Engines E2, E1, R1, and Deputy 3 arrived and quickly knocked down the flames, which were contained to the tractor portion of the truck. No injuries were reported. State Police remained on scene with ABC Towing for removal of the vehicle. Route 80 Eas…

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Edison: DOT Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Edison: DOT
Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Edison: DOT Traffic is snarled on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison on the morning of Friday, April 25, following a crash and a truck fire, authorities said. The collision and truck fire occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway northbound North of Interchange 10 and Route 440/Route 287 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are blocked, NJDOT said.

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by Sam Barron
Camp Hill, PA
Police & Fire
I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (PHOTOS) I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (PHOTOS)
I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (Photos) A truck fire on Interstate 81 near Exit 52 forced firefighters to unload hundreds of packages by hand to extinguish smoldering flames, New Kingstown Fire Company announced. The fire broke out on a truck trailer traveling northbound on I-81 at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, according to the fire company. Crews found smoldering flames above the axles, officials said. In order to fully extinguish the fire, firefighters had to unload hundreds of packages by hand. The area was soaked to prevent the fire from reigniting. The operation lasted about an hour, with firefighters from Union Fire Company and Sil…

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by Jillian Pikora
Wethersfield, CT
Police & Fire
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91 In Wethersfield, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene A tractor-trailer carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel erupted into flames on I-91, prompting a massive emergency response and full highway closures. State troopers rushed to the scene around 7:42 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the northbound lane near exit 24 in Wethersfield to find the truck’s cab fully engulfed in flames. The driver managed to escape unharmed, State Police said.  Wethersfield and Rocky Hill firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, while troopers shut down all lanes of I-91 northbound and southbound in the area, as well as connecting traffic from Route 3. Fire crews …

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Merritt Parkway Reopens After 3-Car Crash, Fire In Norwalk; 2 Hurt: Firefighters Merritt Parkway Reopens After 3-Car Crash, Fire In Norwalk; 2 Hurt: Firefighters
Merritt Parkway Reopens After 3-Car Crash, Fire In Norwalk; 2 Hurt: Firefighters The Merritt Parkway was temporarily shut down on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, after a three-car pile-up sparked a truck fire and sent two to the hospital, authorities said.  Norwalk firefighters were called to the Merritt Parkway between northbound exits 38 to 40 for the multiple-car crash just after noon. Officials said one truck was fully engulfed in flames when responders arrived with two other cars sustaining damage in the blaze. Firefighters put out the flames, but the heat from the fire damaged the highway's guardrails, requiring officials to temporarily shut down a portion o…

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by Josh Lanier
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Truck Fire Spreads To Brush In Ramsey Truck Fire Spreads To Brush In Ramsey
Truck Fire Spreads To Brush In Ramsey Ramsey firefighters knocked down a truck fire that spread to nearby brush Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, the department said.  The blaze was reported around 6 p.m., prompting Engine 431, Engine 432, and Engine 433 to the scene on Lake Street. First arriving crews confirmed a fully involved truck fire, which they quickly brought under control within minutes, Ramsey fire officials reported. All units operated on scene for approximately one hour before returning to service. No injuries were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
Union, NJ
News
Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT
Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT A truck fire on Route 78 in Union Township on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 2 is causing heavy delays, authorities said. The truck fire occurred on Route 78 East West of Exit 13 on Union Township and has caused two right lanes of three lanes to be closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.  The current travel time is 45 to 50 minutes, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

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by Sam Barron
Bristol, PA
News
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash A truck driver was killed and his passenger injured in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 80 in Carbon County, authorities said. The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Kidder Township near mile marker 279, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The tractor-trailer was traveling west when it veered to the left leaving the highway. The tractor-trailer struck a tree and came to rest in the center median of I-80. The driver, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck became engulfed in flames. The passenger, 32-year-old Maftuna Nigma…

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by Jon Craig
Glen Burnie, MD
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Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County
Truck Fire On MD-295 Blocks Several Lanes Before Afternoon Commute In Anne Arundel County It was a rough afternoon commute on Friday for some motorists on MD-295 who were delayed for miles by a truck that caught fire in Anne Arundel County. Some southbound lanes on the parkway were shut down near MD-100 while crews battled the truck fire and investigated the incident. Truck Fire. MD-295 SB (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) past MD-100. Anne Arundel County, MD. 2 right lanes and the right transition lane are blocked, the left shoulder gets by. Delays are approximately 3 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) July 12, 2024 According to officials, as of 4:45 p.m. onJuly 12, righthand lan…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (PHOTOS) Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (Photos) Some northbound lanes of I-270 were blocked on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County while crews battled a truck fire. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montrose Road, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews were able to quickly get the fire knocked down, though some lanes remained blocked during the subsequent investigation and cleanup.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO No details about the cause of the fire have been released by investigators. Check…

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by Zak Failla
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD A truck fire sent smoke billowing into the sky on I-80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 7, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., first responders arrived tat I-80 West by Exit 19 and confirmed the fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said in a release.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control within minutes, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on scene until 12:30 p.m., fire officials said. There were no reports of any injuries.

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by Sam Barron
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78 Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78
Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78 Firefighters extinguished a truck fire on Route 78 on the evening of Tuesday, March 5, that made the sky look orange, authorities said. At 10:39 p.m. the Whitehouse Fire Company and Oldwick Fire Company responded to Route 78 eastbound by exit 78 for a tractor trailer fire, the Whitehouse Fire Company said on Facebook. Whitehouse Fire Company Firefighters used multiple lines to attack the blaze and were able to declare the fire under control before midnight, firefighters said.

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by Sam Barron
Mamaroneck, NY
Police & Fire
Truck Goes Up In Flames On Busy Route 1 In Mamaroneck: Video Truck Goes Up In Flames On Busy Route 1 In Mamaroneck: Video
Truck Goes Up In Flames On Busy Route 1 In Mamaroneck: Video Firefighters have released details about a truck fire that filled a busy main route in Westchester with smoke. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24, when a truck caught on fire on Boston Post Road (Route 1) at Hommocks Road in Mamaroneck, according to the town's fire department.  Luckily, the blaze was quickly put out thanks to the help of a mutual aid engine from the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department.  Firefighters later released a video of the fire on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMFD…

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by Ben Crnic
Edison, NJ
Traffic
Truck Fire Snarls Traffic On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Truck Fire Snarls Traffic On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Truck Fire Snarls Traffic On NJ Turnpike (Developing) A truck fire was snarling traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison, authorities said. It occurred at about 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 on the outer roadway northbound North of Interchange 9 (Route 18) in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The right lane of three lanes was blocked, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80 Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80
Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80 A truck caught fire and snarled traffic on Route 80 in Morris County during the afternoon on Friday, June 2, reports say. The blaze occurred in the eastbound area of exit 37 to CR/513/Hibernia Avenue in Rockaway Township around 3 p.m., according to 511NJ: Truck fire on I-80 eastbound area of Exit 37 - CR 513/Hibernia Ave (Rockaway Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/6TM9j9m2yw — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) June 2, 2023 Two of four right lanes were shut down and had already started to jam traffic as crews responded: Rubbernecking delays on I-80 westbound West of Exit 42 - US…

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by Valerie Musson
Edison, NJ
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer caught fire along the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The fire occurred shortly before 5 p.m on Tuesday, May 16 on the NJ Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in South Brunswick, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The truck was in the construction area between the inner and outer roadways, but the fire was causing delays, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Truck Fire Snarls Traffic In Union Township Truck Fire Snarls Traffic In Union Township
Truck Fire Snarls Traffic In Union Township "This is not a great day for traffic in Union," the Union Township Police Department says. A truck fire on the morning of Monday, April 17 is causing traffic delays on Route 22 east after officers closed the road to allow the fire department to extinguish the fire, police said. This is not a great day for traffic in Union. There is a truck fire on Rt. 22 east and we closed the road to enable the... Posted by Township of Union NJ Police Department on Monday, April 17, 2023 The closing of Route 22 caused a boomerang effect, with traffic congestion throughout the area, police said. 

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by Sam Barron
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: NJSP Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: NJSP
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: Njsp UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, state police confirmed Wednesday. -------------- A dump truck driver was killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., NJSP Lt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. The dump truck driver was killed in the crash. The incident was initially reported as a truck fire and upgraded to a crash about 45 minutes later on 511NJ: Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes eastboun…

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by Valerie Musson
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Littleton Truck Erupts Into Flames, Firefighters Fully Extinguish: Police Littleton Truck Erupts Into Flames, Firefighters Fully Extinguish: Police
Littleton Truck Erupts Into Flames, Firefighters Fully Extinguish: Police Littleton officials joined forces to put out a fire that engulfed a truck, officials say.  Littleton police worked with the Littleton Fire Department to put out a pickup truck that was on fire on Shagbark Drive after 10:20 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, the Littleton Police Department confirmed.  The burning truck.Littleton Police Department The truck was fully engulfed when officials arrived, but they were able to extinguish the fire without issue.  A Littleton fire truck in front of the burning truck.Littleton Police Department No injuries were sustained in the fire. 

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by Morgan Gonzales
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic For Miles On I-495 In VA Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic For Miles On I-495 In VA
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic For Miles On I-495 In VA Traffic was temporarily tied up on the I-495 Beltway in Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon when a tractor-trailer went up in flames after crashing near Georgetown Pike, according to officials. First responders were called to the Outer Loop at Georgetown Pike on Sunday, Jan. 8, when a tractor-trailer was fully engulfed in flames, forcing police to shut down several lanes on the busy roadway. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, as of 3:40 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, traffic was being routed around the scene of the truck fire through the Georgetown Pike on and off ramps with…

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by Zak Failla
Waldorf, MD
Police & Fire
Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation
Unexpected Maryland Truck Fire Under Investigation A curious truck fire is under investigation in Maryland after a truck unexpectedly went up in flames in Charles County. An alert was issued by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal on Wednesday, June 22 as they continue an investigation into a fire that broke out in the parking lot of a Crain Highway complex in Bel Alton. The fire - which was discovered by its owner - broke out at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, officials said. The 1996 Dodge Ram sustained upwards of $3,000 in damage after the fire broke out in the driver’s side of the vehicle. It is unclear what ca…

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by Zak Failla
Lower Paxton, PA
Traffic
Truck Fire Closes Lanes For Miles Along I-81 In Central PA Truck Fire Closes Lanes For Miles Along I-81 In Central PA
Truck Fire Closes Lanes For Miles Along I-81 In Central PA An overturned truck that caught fire has closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 81 for five miles in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 15, according to the state's department of transportation. The truck caught fire around 5 a.m. and has taken hours to put out— leading to northbound rubbernecking and major slow downs, PennDOT officials say. The crash and fire happened in the southbound bound lanes between Exit: PA 39 - MANADA HILL/HERSHEY and Exit 72: PAXTONIA/LINGLESTOWN, according to PennDOT. All southbound lanes remained closed as of 9:30 a.m. No injuries have been reported, a…

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by Jillian Pikora
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Live Chickens Catches Fire On Route 80 Tractor-Trailer Hauling Live Chickens Catches Fire On Route 80
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Live Chickens Catches Fire On Route 80 A tractor-trailer hauling live chickens went up in flames on Route 80 before dawn Tuesday, state police said. The trailer was heading eastbound when it caught fire near milepost 8.1 in Knowlton Township around 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The driver was able to unhook the tractor from the trailer and was not hurt, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many chickens were killed, Slota said. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287 Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287
Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287 A tractor-trailer burst into blames Friday afternoon on Route 287. Firefighters responded to the heavily destructive blaze on the southbound highway near the Boonton-Montville border shortly before 12:30 p.m. The Excelsior (Montville) and Towaco fire companies quickly doused the flames. Flames consumed the rig on southbound Route 287.Robert Godding for DAILY VOICE ****** NOTE: Daily Voice is trying to obtain a full list of companies and other agencies that responded. Text: (201) 943-2794. Or email: [email protected]. Thank you. ****** There was no immediate word on possible in…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Crews Extinguish Pickup Truck Fire In Norristown Crews Extinguish Pickup Truck Fire In Norristown
Crews Extinguish Pickup Truck Fire In Norristown Crews extinguished a blazing pickup truck fire in Norristown Monday afternoon, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:18 p.m. to the heavy blaze on Barbadoes Street, according to the Norristown Fire Department. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

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by Nicole Acosta
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
News
Truck Fire Closes Exit 89 At I-81, I-78 Interchange (Photos) Truck Fire Closes Exit 89 At I-81, I-78 Interchange (Photos)
Truck Fire Closes Exit 89 At I-81, I-78 Interchange (Photos) A truck fire closed exit ramp 89 along Interstate 81 southbound at the Interstate 78 interchange according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Emergency Dispatch Services. Multiple fire crews were called to a large truck fire around 10:40 p.m. The smoke could be seen for miles. State police are redirecting traffic. No injuries have been reported. The closure is expected to last about one to two hours crews on the scene told dispatch. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Truck Goes Up In Flames In Yardley Truck Goes Up In Flames In Yardley
Truck Goes Up In Flames In Yardley Firefighters worked to put out a pickup truck fire after the vehicle went up in flames Wednesday in Yardley. No injuries were reported in the incident at Yardley Walk Development. At the sceneYardley-Makefield Fire Company The blaze was under control quickly.

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by Cecilia Levine
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Quick-Thinking Fire Chief Uses Fork-Lift To Save Fairfield County Business From Fire Quick-Thinking Fire Chief Uses Fork-Lift To Save Fairfield County Business From Fire
Quick-Thinking Fire Chief Uses Fork-Lift To Save Fairfield County Business From Fire A quick-thinking off-duty assistant fire chief saved a fire from happening in the loading dock of a Fairfield County business when a fire started in the engine of a pickup truck. The incident began around 7:46 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, when a 911 call was received by the Danbury Fire Department that a truck was on fire in the load dock area of Omaha Beef on Maple Avenue in Danbury, said James Gagliardo, communications director. As firefighters were responding, Omaha Beef manager Jason Street, who is also the Assistant Fire Chief of the Northville Fire Department, sprang into action.  Th…

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by Kathy Reakes