Semi catches fire on I-75

Oct 22, 2022 3:19 am
Fire units from Alachua County and High Springs extinguished a tractor trailer fire on I-75
Fire units from Alachua County and High Springs extinguished a tractor trailer fire on I-75 Friday afternoon. (Courtesy ACFR)
Courtesy ACFR

A tractor trailer fire along I-75 closed down the southbound lanes early Friday afternoon.

According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) press release, ACFR and High Springs Fire Department units responded to a commercial vehicle fire at the 402 mile marker south of High Springs exit 402 at 2:37 p.m.

Emergency units found the semi cab fully involved with partial involvement on the trailer. Crews extinguished the blaze and reopened the southbound I-75 lane within 20 minutes of arrival and no injuries were reported.

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Alachua County Fire Rescue and High Springs Fire Department extinguished a tractor trailer blaze on Friday along I-75.
Courtesy ACFR Alachua County Fire Rescue and High Springs Fire Department extinguished a tractor trailer blaze on Friday along I-75.

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