Semi-truck fire blocks northbound lanes on highway, Pierce County WA
Fire & ArsonA semi-truck with trailer caught fire on the northbound lanes of highway near Washington. The fire caused heavy smoke and explosions, blocking lanes and an exit ramp. Emergency responders closed the road to handle the fire and are managing traffic in the area.
Audio|Source: Washington State Patrol Dispatch - Dist 1 East / West
03:46
Transcript:
00:00
The disabled semi-with-(number withheld) trailer that's on fire, near Washington highway.
00:05
All calls from dispatch.
00:12
Unit reports.
00:23
No further information for position.
00:25
Hearing a call code 222.
00:27
Will be around. Observed from the south side.
00:29
Tone code from the south side.
00:32
All units responding.
00:37
Clear on channel.
00:38
Any traffic missed? Disabled vehicle fire, northbound lanes and ramp blocked.
00:44
Report from union area. Details at union section.
00:45
Heavy smoke in northbound lanes near exit ramp.
00:52
Smoke turning at exit ramp area.
00:54
Taking full exit ramp closure.
00:58
On scene, fully blocking lanes.
01:01
Exit ramp and lane one closed.
01:06
Instructions for traffic on exit ramp.
01:11
Unit code 322[1].
01:13
Unit taking lane 1.
01:14
Unit fully blocking ramp due to fire.
01:17
Prepare fire suppression for trailer.
01:19
Acknowledged. Trailer heavily damaged.
01:20
Status of fire unknown.
01:22
Large semi-trailer involved.
01:25
Additional details pending.
01:26
Small front fire noted. On channel 2.
01:27
Unit reports status on channel 2.
01:28
Requesting assistance at scene.
01:33
Acknowledged. Vehicle registration noted.
01:37
Registration from Alabama, details withheld.
01:41
Unit update.
01:42
Additional unit identification.
01:44
Fire approaching scene.
01:45
Fire units responding urgently.
01:48
Previous collision cleared, no injury.
01:51
Request for additional units at vehicle fire.
01:53
Safety line established; risk of explosion.
01:56
Unit codes repeated.
01:57
More unit codes. Units taking positions.
02:01
Advising vehicle is exploding; continue approach cautiously.
02:04
Road lanes closed temporarily.
02:10
Units controlling northbound lanes.
02:16
Acknowledged. Trying to access freeway.
02:18
Unit reporting.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
322: Blocking/Obstruction (implied by traffic blockages)
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Location mentioned:
WA-167, Washington
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