U-Haul truck smoking near toll plaza on turnpike

2/5/2026 05:04 AM

Fire & Arson

Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Fire crews respond to a report of a small vehicle fire on Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 229 by the toll plaza. Camera footage shows a U-Haul truck next to the toll plaza producing heavy smoke but no visible flames. People at the scene appear to be throwing dirt on the truck to put out the fire or overheating problem. Responding units confirm the location and gather details about the size of the vehicle.