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Heard on: Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments · 1/16/2026 04:40 AM
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near Metairie Road, zone 1405.
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Both ways of traffic shut down at this time.
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Fuel spill investigated near Metairie Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm near Metairie Road, which was later determined to involve a truck leaking diesel fuel after striking another vehicle. Both directions of traffic were closed due to spilled fuel and debris on the roadway. The driver appeared uninjured but required attention. The spill and leak prompted a hazmat-style response, and the incident concluded with an investigation returning no fire hazard found.
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