Baltimore Firetruck Catches Fire On I-95 As Crew Responds To Another Fire
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- As Baltimore firefighters were responding to a call Friday morning, their firetruck caught fire on Interstate 95.
According to fire officials, firefighters said smoke coming from under the seats and immediately pulled over on southbound I-95.
As #BCFD members responded to a call, our Rescue 1 vehicle caught fire. FFs saw smoke coming from under the seats & immediately pulled over as flames spread. All members were able to get out safely @ChiefNilesRFord @MayorPugh50 Expect some traffic delays 95 SBound @BmoreCityDOT pic.twitter.com/xI9neeWbEH
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) January 25, 2019
All members were able to get out safely.
Some delays can be expected on I-95 SB.
The Baltimore Firefighters union shared this message following the incident.
Less than 2 weeks ago this union brought to light the issues with our apparatus maintenance and lack of reserve apparatus. This morning BCFDs Rescue 1 (city's only heavy rescue) caught fire. They were in a Reserve apparatus which is 17 years old.@MayorPugh50 @IAFFNewsDesk pic.twitter.com/WQnTCAkiQ6
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) January 25, 2019
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