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Firefighters and police responded to a semi-truck emitting heavy smoke while moving slowly on the shoulder of I-80 in Salt Lake City. Emergency services were advised to access the scene from Redwood Road.

Truck Emitting Smoke

 We're going to move him off to a city street where he can wait for his mechanic.

The semi-truck will be moved to a city street to await a mechanic.

 Unit's on scene with that semi. Is he on the right or the left?

 He's on the right side. Again, fire's basically in front of him blocking the right two lanes.

Unit's on scene with that semi. Is he on the right or the left? He's on the right side. Again, fire's basically in front of him blocking the right two lanes.

Firefighters have positioned themselves in front of the semi-truck, blocking the right two lanes.

 Looks like fire's on scene and had him stopped. Fire's walking the right, maybe one and two lanes.

Firefighters have stopped the semi-truck and are assessing the situation.

 7146. Can you see, is the smoke white or black in color?

 It's black. I do have a UHP unit behind him. Who do I have behind him?

7146. Can you see, is the smoke white or black in color? It's black. I do have a UHP unit behind him. Who do I have behind him?

 Solid 635, did you say he hopped on I-15?

 Negative, he passed I-15 ramp, he is still eastbound, I-80 on the right shoulder, heavy smoke, he's not going very fast, if someone's in the area they'd be able to get him stopped.

 He's approaching, he's just before the 600 south off ramp, I'm not sure if he's going to try to take that, he's on the right shoulder.

Solid 635, did you say he hopped on I-15? Negative, he passed I-15 ramp, he is still eastbound, I-80 on the right shoulder, heavy smoke, he's not going very fast, if someone's in the area they'd be able to get him stopped. Copy. 10-4. He's approaching, he's just before the 600 south off ramp, I'm not sure if he's going to try to take that, he's on the right shoulder.

 There is an emergency vehicle behind him. It is an officer. I don't know who it is.

There is an emergency vehicle behind him. It is an officer. I don't know who it is. And it's dark black smoke.

Officers are attempting to intercept the vehicle that is said to be emitting heavy dark smoke.

 5-6, he's still driving on the shoulder, extremely slow.

 If there's an officer in the area, you can probably get him stopped.

 There's, like I said, heavy smoke. I don't think he's going to get too far.

Cop, airman there. Solid, 5-6, copy. I'll be 10-8 then. 5-6, he's still driving on the shoulder, extremely slow. If there's an officer in the area, you can probably get him stopped. There's, like I said, heavy smoke. I don't think he's going to get too far.

 Best access from Redwood Road. He's passing the I-15 split and sitting on I-80.

Sorry, 161. Best access from Redwood Road. He's passing the I-15 split and sitting on I-80. Still heavy smoke.

Looks like the semi is getting back on. There is a ramp there. I'm not sure. Might be better to go to Team Semi.

A semi-truck with heavy smoke is moving slowly on the shoulder of I-80. Firefighters are advised to access from Redwood Road.

 Solid 9-0-5-1-8-LP-17 from 33rd and 15th

 It's reported as heavy smoke because he has it on camera

 There's lots of smoke, it's possibly on fire

 Solid 8-3-9-8-LP-Clearing this and heading that way as well

10-4 Solid 9-0-5-1-8-LP-17 from 33rd and 15th 10-4 7-5-6, where's that at? 1-9-11-8-E-E-S-P-O-N-D It's reported as heavy smoke because he has it on camera There's lots of smoke, it's possibly on fire Copy that 10-4 Solid 8-3-9-8-LP-Clearing this and heading that way as well 10-4 Solid 4-6-9-10-8

Heavy smoke is reportedly visible from the vehicle, indicating a possible fire. Firefighters are on their way.

 At MAP 14 and MEDIC 6, Chug Fire, South Redwood Road, and I-80 Eastbound I-215W Northbound

At MAP 14 and MEDIC 6, Chug Fire, South Redwood Road, and I-80 Eastbound I-215W Northbound Redwood O, on 1700 West. At MAP 14 and MEDIC 6, Chug Fire, South Redwood Road, and I-80 Eastbound I-215W Northbound Redwood O, on 1700 West. Respond on City Fire 2.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Redwood Rd & I-80 E.

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