UPS box truck fire on Interstate 81 near Dublin exit, Dublin VA
A UPS box truck caught fire on Interstate 81 northbound near the Dublin exit. Flames came through the floorboard but were later reduced to smoke. The driver was safely out of the vehicle. Emergency crews including fire and EMS responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Pulaski County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Company 5, Station 1, Interstate 81 Northdown,
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Monworker 98, before the Dublin exit,
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UPS truck, was on fire, only smoking at this time, Operate Fire 1, Central Clear, 1813.
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Central 9-1.
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Medic 9-1.
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Nine One en route.
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Medic, 911 en route.
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It's going to be a UPS carrier box truck.
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Flames were coming through the floorboard but is only smoking at this time.
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Driver is out.
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Trobing the advised north of the 98 exit ramp on Northbound.
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9-1. It's going to be monworker 98 northbound right there at the Dublin exit,
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not on the ramp.
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Copy.
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25 responding and I was direct on your information to 911.
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ABE-2 responding 1815.
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G5.
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G5.
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G5, go ahead.
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We have a PD town officer on scene.
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She's abusing there now, small flame, coming through the floorboard.
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Copy you can Strow Engine 5 and round also.
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Location mentioned:
I-81, Dublin, VA
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