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A semi-truck fire on I-80 West in Salt Lake City spread to nearby grass, prompting a response from firefighters. The fire, which began with the truck's back tires, threatened a nearby power pole, leading to a utility company being notified.

Wheels of Semi-Truck Engulfed in Flames, Spreading to Adjacent Grass

 Could you start a heavy wrecker for us for the semi-truck trailer?

 Thank you, just for the trailer, the truck's code 4.

 620, you put yourself out there, they were carrying what?

Negative. Could you start a heavy wrecker for us for the semi-truck trailer? Affirm, I'll go on 3rd right now. Thank you, just for the trailer, the truck's code 4. Alright, copy, just for the trailer. And 10-14, they were carrying milk. 620, you put yourself out there, they were carrying what? Milk. Alright, copy, milk. 639, just so you can 10-

A heavy tow truck has been requested for the semi-truck trailer, which was carrying milk.

 Hey, utility pole, looks like there's no wires out there, so if you have not called them already, we don't need to.

 Alright, copy. I was advised it was a light bulb.

639. Hey, utility pole, looks like there's no wires out there, so if you have not called them already, we don't need to. Alright, copy. I was advised it was a light bulb.

Firefighters confirm no utility wires are affected, so the utility company is not needed.

 10-4, they're on this side of the box truck now.

639, confirming fire is put out by fire? 10-4, they're on this side of the box truck now. 10-4.

12 A 59, looks like fire has, the flames have popped.

Firefighters have extinguished the flames on the semi-truck.

Southlake 639, we're going to have the off-ramp blocked, and I'm going to take lane 3.

 I copy, 23 taking lane 3, having the on-ramp blocked.

Negative.Southlake 639, we're going to have the off-ramp blocked, and I'm going to take lane 3. 23. I copy, 23 taking lane 3, having the on-ramp blocked. The semi is in the on-ramp. Copy.

The off-ramp is blocked, and lane 3 is closed due to the semi-truck fire, according to new reports.

Go ahead. 10-14, they are by one of the, it looks like the telephone poles, and the grass is now on fire, but fire is 23.

 10-4, probably get a hold of the power company, let them know about the telephone pole. 10-4.

Go ahead. 10-14, they are by one of the, it looks like the telephone poles, and the grass is now on fire, but fire is 23. 10-4, probably get a hold of the power company, let them know about the telephone pole. 10-4.

The fire has spread to nearby grass, and firefighters are on scene. A utility company has been notified, as the fire is near a power pole.

 For the 23K, it looks like both the back tires are now higher.

639 to Lake 10-14. Go ahead. For the 23K, it looks like both the back tires are now higher.

Reports indicate both back tires of the semi-truck are now fully engulfed in flames.

 For the TLC camera, it looks like it's going to be more, about half a mile before the 126 exit, 1300 East, IUD westbound.

 We've got three individuals in the emergency, possibly the on-ramp lane.

 Fire is not there yet, but the tire is fully engulfed.

639 to Lake. Go ahead. For the TLC camera, it looks like it's going to be more, about half a mile before the 126 exit, 1300 East, IUD westbound. The right tire is, in fact, on fire. We've got three individuals in the emergency, possibly the on-ramp lane. 10-4, just confirming that fire is set. Fire is not there yet, but the tire is fully engulfed. Fire is not there yet, but the tire is fully engulfed.

The right tire of the semi-truck is fully engulfed in flames, according to police cameras. Firefighters are en route.

 Just before exit 126 on I-80 going westbound, it's going to be a semi with a white trailer.

 Right rear tire is on fire, pulled up on the right shoulder.

 17 from Murray, is TLC able to get it on camera?

 That's unknown, I'll have them check right now.

639, copy, vehicle fire? 639. Just before exit 126 on I-80 going westbound, it's going to be a semi with a white trailer. Right rear tire is on fire, pulled up on the right shoulder. 17 from Murray, is TLC able to get it on camera? That's unknown, I'll have them check right now.

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tire fire on a semi-truck.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-80 W & Exit 126.

Wheels of Semi-Truck Engulfed in Flames, Spreading to Adjacent Grass

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