Eighteen-wheeler trailer catches fire on I-20 eastbound, Newton County MS
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Fire & ArsonAn eighteen-wheeler with an enclosed trailer caught fire on the eastbound side of I-20 near mile marker 115. Heavy smoke and flames were visible from the rear of the trailer. Multiple fire departments were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Newton County Fire
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02:36
Transcript:
00:00
I'm going to be.
00:24
Fire Control 2, Hickory Fire Department, Newton Fire Department, Hickory and Newton route to I-20, I-20 eastbound near mile marker 115.
00:35
I have an eighteen-wheeler on fire, enclosed trailer, heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear, possible tire area.
00:43
First page, please acknowledge.
00:56
I'm going to be.
01:16
Black Control 2, Hickory Fire Department, Newton Fire Department, Hickory and Newton.
01:20
Newton, right to I-20, eastbound near mile marker 115.
01:25
Eighteen-wheeler on fire, caution.
01:28
Enclosed trailer, heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear.
01:31
Second page.
01:51
Back to Decatur Fire Department, Decatur fire department with Newton to I-20 eastbound near mile marker 115.
01:59
Eighteen-wheeler with an enclosed trailer on fire.
02:02
Heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear.
02:05
Decatur, first page.
02:24
Fire Control to Decatur fire department.
02:27
Decatur fire department is on route to I-20 eastbound near mile marker 115.
02:32
Eighteen-wheeler on fire.
02:35
Take a page.
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I-20, Mississippi
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