Tractor-trailer brake fire smoldering on Route 8


A fire crew reported a tractor-trailer had a brake fire on Route 8 south near the 24 Bumper overpass by exit 49. The fire was put out but the vehicle was still smoking.
Audio|Source: Litchfield County Fire and EMS Departments - Southern
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Transcript:
(name withheld) fire responded to Route 8 south, by exit 49 at the 24 Bumper overpass, for a tractor trailer that had a brake fire. Reported to be extinguished but still smoking. 71 alpha 1[1]. That's Route 8 south, south of 49 by the 24 Bumper overpass for a tractor trailer that had a brake fire. Now reported extinguished and smoking. Time out 1648.
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71 alpha 1: Fire/EMS Response Code
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Location mentioned:
Twenty Four Bumper Rd, Harwinton, CT
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