Tractor trailer hauling watermelons catches fire in Painter, Painter VA


A tractor trailer carrying watermelons caught fire near Cook Road and Lankford Highway in Painter, Virginia. The driver put out the fire, but the trailer continued to smolder while emergency responders investigated.
Audio|Source: Accomack County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Station 12 respond vehicle via the intersection cook of Rhode Lakeford Highway Painter ups on 7.2332.
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Highway, Stainer, called by Virginia State Police on scene with a tractor trailer whose trailer was on fire.
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He was able to put it out but is still smoldering, hauling watermelons.
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Location mentioned:
Lankford Hwy, Painter, VA
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