Semi-trailer fire closes northbound US-23 near mile 12, Monroe County MI
Fire & Arson, Road ClosureA semi-trailer caught fire on northbound US-23 near mile marker 12 in Michigan. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and closed the highway to ensure safety. The trailer was loaded with steel. Traffic was stopped to protect responders during firefighting efforts.
Audio|Source: Monroe County Sheriff, Monroe City Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
02:46
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, I was told it was 6. Anyhow, you were copied that I said I had a semi-trailer on fire?
00:07
That is correct.
00:09
Okay, he unhooked the tracker from it.
00:13
We're northbound about 12.
00:17
Repeat that last bit, traffic coverage.
00:22
Northbound around the 12.
00:25
Clear, we're entering on the 9 and coming up northbound.
00:31
Clear.
00:37
Chief Point Inge reporting up that the trailer is full or empty.
00:42
Clown and I think it's all on steel though.
00:46
Clear on load it with steel.
00:52
30 inch was clear with the card.
00:57
Clear. 5025 clear as well.
01:01
Thank you.
01:08
Engine for Chief One, you arrival instructions.
01:14
Come up past the trailer,
01:16
take out the bright lane and the shoulder, pull the line and get on them tires.
01:29
So make sure you set the PTO and create your pump so we can set lights up.
01:41
Summer Village and 4 be on location.
01:48
Seek 1, Tanker 5, I'm approaching.
01:56
I'll have you pull up half four between four and my pickup into the right line and shoulder against the deep supply.
02:04
You're headed by a fricking semi.
02:10
Just watch yourselves.
02:12
I'm probably going to end up taking out for the center as well just to slow everybody down.
02:26
We're going to need protected behind the trailer.
02:29
We're not in a good spot.
02:32
Well, then shut it down.
02:36
All right, I'm going to shut it down.
02:42
So far as central, are you clear we're going to shut northbound 23 down? It's not safe out here.
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US-23, Michigan
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