Tractor Trailer Fire on Interstate 80 at Mile Marker 248
Source: Eastern Columbia and Western Luzerne Fire and EMS
440 W 3rd St, Mifflinville, PA 18631, USA
Summary: A tractor trailer carrying bread caught fire on Interstate 80 westbound near mile marker 248 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The fire involved the trailer's tires and spread to the trailer itself, with reports of a brush fire in the surrounding area. Multiple fire stations and emergency units responded, including requests for tankers, engines, and ATVs. The incident required extensive firefighting efforts, traffic control, and coordination among several agencies. The fire was described as 'fully evolved,' and the scene required significant overhaul and cleanup, with the interstate partially closed for an extended period.