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Firefighters responded to a brake fire on a dump truck on Highway 290 in Austin. The driver initially attempted to extinguish the fire, and firefighters confirmed it was fully extinguished upon their arrival. No injuries were reported.

Dump Truck Brakes Fire

Alright, dispatch, Engine 41, be clear of the call. Y'all can fully take 205 back.

Alright, dispatch, Engine 41, be clear of the call. Y'all can fully take 205 back. Received.

Firefighters have confirmed the fire is fully extinguished and are clearing the scene.

 With truck in the Waffle House parking lot.

Engine 41 out. A $4 taco. With truck in the Waffle House parking lot.

Alright, 481 is on scene, assuming command on 205. We have a 18-wheeler sized, looks like a trash truck, brakes on fire. Everybody can reduce to code 1. Right now, it looks like the fire's out. We'll be out working on fully extinguishing it.

Firefighters report the dump truck brake fire appears to be extinguished, but they are ensuring it is fully extinguished.

5 Department, we've got a half-man task force on F-TAC 205 in box 4103 at the 9200 block of East US 290 Highway for Engine 41, Rescue 28, Engine 14, Ladder 18, Battalion 7.

 All units responding on F-TAC 205, reports of a dump truck, wheels on fire, driver's using an extinguisher, required to extinguish.

5 Department, we've got a half-man task force on F-TAC 205 in box 4103 at the 9200 block of East US 290 Highway for Engine 41, Rescue 28, Engine 14, Ladder 18, Battalion 7. All units responding on F-TAC 205, reports of a dump truck, wheels on fire, driver's using an extinguisher, required to extinguish.

As per additional update the driver is attempting to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher while firefighters are en route.

 All units responding on F-TAC 205, reports of a dump truck, wheels on fire.

5 Department, we've got a half-man task force on F-TAC 205 in box 4103 at the 9200 block of East US 290 Highway for Engine 41, Rescue 28, Engine 14, Ladder 18, Battalion 7. All units responding on F-TAC 205, reports of a dump truck, wheels on fire.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a dump truck with wheels on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 9200 E Highway 290.

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