Semi-truck fire extinguished on westbound 255 near JV bridge, Columbia IL


A semi-truck caught fire on westbound 255 near JV bridge. The fire was put out before emergency responders arrived. The truck's brakes are still smoking but no one was hurt.
Audio|Source: Monroe County Sheriff and EMA, Waterloo Fire
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Transcript:
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Central Columbia Fire, respond westbound 255 just before the JV bridge. Westbound 255 just before the JV bridge for a vehicle fire. It'll be a semi-truck on fire. Callers are pass or by.
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3.3 is on scene. He's advising the fire has been extinguished. The brakes are still smoking. No injury.
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Location mentioned:
Near 2770 N, Columbia, IL 62236
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