Semi truck and trailer catch fire near Avalon Rd, Janesville WI
Fire & ArsonA semi truck and its trailer caught fire near East Avalon Road by South Milton Schultier Road and South Amaral Grove Road. The driver got out safely and moved to a safe distance. The fire may have been caused by a broken fuel line. The trailer was empty at the time and the truck had about a quarter tank of fuel.
Audio|Source: Rock County Public Safety
03:28
Transcript:
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Engine 814 respond to near East Avalon Road.
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Foray fire, vehicle.
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Cross streets are South Milton Schulteer Road and South Amaral Grove Road.
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Time now, 0428.
00:16
Is that boy?
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for advising both his semi and trailer are on fire.
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He is out of the vehicle, possibly caused by the fuel line braking.
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And he's a safe distance away fire thing page now.
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They take out from the South Station.
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404, same traffic.
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Hi, Kathy, and just for information, the trailer is empty.
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He was en route to pick up his load for the day.
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Thanks, I, Kathy.
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How much fuel does he have?
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406, he believed he had about a quarter of a tank.
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I got me.
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State 121. I'm not used to Avalon.
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How's that way?
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I copy you.
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Surgent, would you like the assist?
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4248, 104. I'll point that way as well.
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4248, I copy.
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State 121. Copy your in route.
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Time 4. Just confirming, 732 to use the Avalon.
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10 4, near East Avalon, just east of Milton Shope here.
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104 and round.
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This is going to be the semi and the trailer that's on fire.
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He thinks his fuel line broke.
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He's got about a quarter tank of fuel.
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The trailer is empty.
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I'm just advise if you want a tender to respond as well with you.
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814, copy.
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814, did you want me to hold off on the tender then?
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And I'll hold off for now.
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1040.
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Right Fire Command, 2014.
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814, go ahead.
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Go ahead and roll to center, please.
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Ten forth.
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Tender 861 respond to near East Avalon Road.
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Foray fire, vehicle.
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Cross streets are South Milton Schultier Road and South Amaral Grove Road.
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Time now, 0433.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Avalon Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
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