Semi-truck brakes catch fire near 57 mile marker on 940, Clarksville AR


A semi-truck traveling eastbound on highway 940 near the 57 mile marker had its brakes catch fire. The vehicle was moving slowly on the shoulder and may have taken the exit there. Fire crews were dispatched to respond.
Audio|Source: Clarksville Fire
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Transcript:
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He advised. We just received a call from a member of RFD1. He's advising he was on 940 traveling.
00:07
He's found the 57 mile marker.
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There was a semi-leaves-up that its brakes are on fire. It was traveling slowly. on the shoulder.
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Believes it may take the exit there.
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That's going to be the 57 mile marker eastbound.
00:25
Unsure if vehicle has come to a stop or if it will take the exit.
00:29
Time of first, page 13, 27.
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Just that's 50-15.
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You have a copy.
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5015 to Engine 9 crew if you guys can rally back here at Engine 9 and take that call. My belt and 13 will stay on scene.
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50306 will be responding to call.
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Third seven be responding to station two.
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Ten four.
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Tifty-eight, then route, station two.
01:47
Ten-four.
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33 from 15.
02:07
Dispatch from CFB15, Black Hills is on same here in Harvard.
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283204.
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Copy CFC15.
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Black Hills on the same. Black Hills on the seat.
02:27
And are responding six personnel to the potential semi-truck fire?
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This one.
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Location mentioned:
Clarksville, AR 72830
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