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Smoke seen from semi truck on I-8 near El Cajon

Heard on: San Diego CA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Information for units, BOL on an 1125 rolling westbound I-8 east of El Cajon.
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I-8, El Cajon, CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible vehicle fire on Interstate 8 near El Cajon. A semi truck carrying pallets wrapped in plastic was reportedly emitting smoke with a smell similar to burning oil on the westbound side past Jackson. The situation appeared to involve a potential overheating or mechanical issue on the truck's flatbed area.

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