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Overheated vehicle causes alarm on Route 78, Springfield Township NJ

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/24/2025 09:27 AM

I-78, Springfield, NJ

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Route 78 westbound near mile marker 49 in Union County, but the situation was confirmed to be a vehicle overheating.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls

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01:18

Transcript:

00:00

Forest Lawn Fire Department,

00:02

possible vehicle fire, Route 78 westbound, Route 78 westbound.

00:07

mile marker 49.2, west by Union County, Springfield and Route 1227.

00:15

Dispatch, incident command,

00:17

Engine 1, Rescue 1 responding.

00:21

Is clear responding.

00:23

Correction, it's going to be Route 78 westbound in the area of mile marker 49.2.

00:29

Only one call for the vehicle that is smoking.

00:33

State police are advised as well.

00:34

12-3.

00:36

Your message.

00:40

I received.

00:41

We're out with a vehicle possible overheat at mile marker 48.6, Route 78 westbound.

00:49

We're checking on it now.

00:52

Seven units, we're going to stage at 49A.

00:54

Sounds like Springfield might be starting with an overheat.

01:06

Dispatch, all summit units are staged at 49A.

01:10

Spoke with Springfield, listening to command.

01:12

They're out with a possible overheat.

01:16

Received page (number withheld).

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I-78, Springfield, NJ

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