Vehicle smoke on I-75 south due to blown tire, Charlotte County FL
Fire units were dispatched to I-75 South near mile marker 159 for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, they found smoke coming from a motor home pulled over on the right shoulder. However, the situation was confirmed to be a blown tire, not an active fire. No injuries or damage from fire occurred during the incident.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Battalion 1 Engine 7.
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Battalion 1 Engine 7 respond with law enforcement for vehicle fire.
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I 75 South at the 159, 75 South at the 159 just north of the way station.
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The motor home smoking pulled over to the right shoulder,
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grid 1826.
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Engine 7.
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I tie one.
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Have me a second engine so we can get on the scene.
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Free safe.
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Engine 6.
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Engine 6.
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I'll show you.
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Acknowledge at 1231.
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Battalion 1, Engine 7, Engine 6, Deputy on scene, advising it's not a fire, it's a blown tire.
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Copy. All units in service.
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I-75, Florida
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