Semi-truck brakes catch fire on I-70 near Vail, Vail CO
A white semi-truck's brakes caught fire near the westbound 180 off-ramp on Interstate 70 near Vail, Colorado. Smoke was visible, and fire units responded to investigate the incident.
Audio|Source: Vail, Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, ECSO - Police, Fire and EMS
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1646 The complaint, I-70 westbound, it's learning.
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Continue.
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It's just going to be for a white semi with the brakes on fire.
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It's going to be the back wheels that are on fire.
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Vehicle is smoking all the way down the pass.
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CSP will be advised, aired out 1549.
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Bill Q30, you can pass that to me.
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I'll head out to the interstate.
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1549.
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505-6. I'm clear of the parking variance.
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5050.
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Vail ambulance, engine 1, engine 1, engine 2, and battalion 3.
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Westbound 180 off ramp.
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At Interstate 70 access off-rack westbound, motor vehicle fire.
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That exists, coffee zones.
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That exact your video.
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Done.
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...that the semi is pulled over now near the westbound 180 off-ramp.
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1552.
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About 10, did you copy?
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...atown, did you copy?
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E.
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East Thomas Place.
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Commercial fire alarm.
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Avail engine one.
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The engine one's on scene, westbound 180.
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We're pretty much right on the overpass, with one tractor trailer on the right shoulder not peating.
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There's some smoke showing.
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We'll be out investigating.
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Engine 180 command, right lane.
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I-70, Vail, CO
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