Truck fire reported on highway is a mechanical issue, Bolton MA
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
A truck on I-495 near Bolton was reported on fire but was found to have a mechanical issue. Emergency crews confirmed no active fire and cleared the scene after ensuring the situation was under control.
Audio|Heard on: Boylston Area Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:32
Transcript:
00:00
Mr. Are you going to do something?
00:06
Negative fire alarm.
00:08
I just talked to state police on scene.
00:10
The truck that was back at mile marker 68 is the one that was on fire.
00:15
We're going to be all set up here just with Engine 1 back with that vehicle.
00:23
Please be.
00:37
Engine 1, go ahead.
00:41
Are you going to be all set with the resources there?
00:46
Offerver it is.
00:53
Far alarm from six feet.
00:57
Fire alarm's on.
01:03
It's going to be a mechanical issue with that tractor trailer unit.
01:07
No fire at this time.
01:09
They have a mechanical unit in the route.
01:11
We're going to hold engine one on that if you want to hold all of the apparatus off the highway.
01:14
They're going to be under control.
01:27
60 from the tanker.
01:29
I'm pulling up on them now.
01:30
You want to stand by at the blocker with them.
01:34
Affirmative.
01:36
Freezee, break.
01:37
Fire alarm, you get you a tanker one on arrival.
01:42
Recy, take care on arrival.
01:43
(number withheld).
01:58
We'll be on soon.
02:09
Fire alarm will C-7.
02:16
This truck will be leaving under assault power, making its way off onto 117 in Bolton.
02:21
All units are going to be clear, we'll be following the vehicle.
02:26
Three to see, 17, 13, 30s.
02:31
We have some vehicle.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
I-495, Bolton, MA
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.