Trailer brakes fire on 18-wheeler on I-30 westbound, Bowie County TX


An 18-wheeler's trailer brakes caught fire on I-30 westbound near mile marker 192. The fire did not go out and stayed burning. The driver was advised to separate the truck to prevent further damage.
Audio|Source: Texarkana Police and Bowie and Miller County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Samvol. There was a large vehicle fire,
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the 192 on I-30 westbound.
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It's going to be an 18-wheeler.
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Their trailer brakes were on fire.
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They're no longer on fire.
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Okay,
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correction.
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The call-taker just advised that it's not going out, it's staying lit.
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Okay,
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go ahead.
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He still got him on a lot.
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I advise him that if he can't get it out, he needs to go ahead and separate the truck so he don't lose the whole thing.
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I believe he's off the line with the call taker.
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Here.
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I-30, Texas
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