Tow truck carrying smoldering 18-wheeler moves slowly, Sweetwater TX


An 18-wheeler that was on fire has reignited while being towed. The tow truck is moving slowly to avoid spreading the fire. Fire units are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Nolan County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Peat-a-fire, Pita to fire.
00:02
Respond to your I-20, it's going to be westbound access roads between mile marker 254 and 255.
00:08
Repeating I-20 westbound access road, Walmunker 254-255.
00:15
It's going to be a reference towards that 18-wheeler that was originally on fire.
00:19
It has rekindled on the back of Wilkland Reckers' services truck.
00:23
He advised he is going to continue to head towards Wilkins Rucker at a slow pace so that his trailer does not catch on fire.
00:30
He is requesting that you'll meet him at the Rucker.
00:32
Let's leave order this ladder one.
00:34
Lighter one.
00:35
We're going to have engine-tuned route here shortly.
00:37
We've got to pick up some personnel first.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Ave A, Sweetwater, TX 79556
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