Semi-Truck Catches Fire on I-5 Near Ashland, Ashland OR


Fire crews responded to a blue semi-truck fire on northbound Interstate 5 near mile marker 11 to 12 in Ashland. The flames were located in the engine compartment. The caller was unable to confirm the cargo.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Battalion 1.
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Priority 1[1].
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Vehicle fire[2].
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Northbound interstate 5 near mile marker 11, Ashland.
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3 in Engine 5. This is a report of a blue semi-on-fire northbound approximately near 11 or 12.
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The caller could not see what the semi was hauling. The flames were in the engine compartment.
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We're getting further.
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An additional calls.
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34, 1213 fire, mile marker 12 on 5 northbound.
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Off the 35-2E-13.6,
Police codes explained
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[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action, typically with lights and sirens.
[2]
Vehicle fire: Fire involving a motor vehicle
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I-5, Ashland, OR
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