Name: U-Haul Truck Fire on BQE video
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T20:31:41.000Z
Description: A U-Haul truck caught fire on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes between Flushing and Metropolitan. Firefighters are on the scene and have begun extinguishing the blaze.

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A U-Haul truck caught fire on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes between Flushing and Metropolitan. Firefighters are on the scene and have begun extinguishing the blaze.

U-Haul Truck Fire on BQE

Battalion 35 to Brooklyn. 35 Battalion. 8010, we used two engines and one truck for a 10-24. Units are in the process of packing up hoes at this time. Highway is still closed down. We have NYPD traffic on scene. 35-10-8, all units are in the process. 10-4.

Battalion 35 to Brooklyn. 35 Battalion. 8010, we used two engines and one truck for a 10-24. Units are in the process of packing up hoes at this time. Highway is still closed down. We have NYPD traffic on scene. 35-10-8, all units are in the process. 10-4. Brooklyn to the 35.

Firefighters are packing up equipment, and police are managing traffic as the highway remains closed.

 8010, two engines, one truck, on fire. We still have the eastbound BQE shut down.

 Giving you the final watch on, we'll give you the code in a minute.

35, your message? 8010, two engines, one truck, on fire. We still have the eastbound BQE shut down. Giving you the final watch on, we'll give you the code in a minute. 10-4. 1648, Brooklyn 499.

Two engines and one truck remain on scene as the eastbound expressway is still closed.

Battalion 35. Battalion 35. 35, did you copy that? We're going to have 211 get on, go opposite direction while 110 has the highway closed. Battalion 35, 10-4. 1641 Brooklyn, 499.

 Engine 282 to Brooklyn. 282. 1486, you need us to continue in? We have a message on the MDT saying that EMS is...

Battalion 35. Battalion 35. 35, did you copy that? We're going to have 211 get on, go opposite direction while 110 has the highway closed. Battalion 35, 10-4. 1641 Brooklyn, 499. Engine 282 to Brooklyn. 282. 1486, you need us to continue in? We have a message on the MDT saying that EMS is... on scene.

Emergency medical services are now on scene to assist as needed.

highway shut and it can come against traffic.

 It's a highway shut for now. They can come against traffic.

 Brooklyn to 229. 229. What's your location, K?

 We're on Park Avenue. We looped around from westbound. We're trying to get on eastbound right now.

 We're trying to get on westbound right now.

highway shut and it can come against traffic. It's a highway shut for now. They can come against traffic. Brooklyn to 229. 229. What's your location, K? We're on Park Avenue. We looped around from westbound. We're trying to get on eastbound right now. We're trying to get on westbound right now.

Traffic is being redirected, allowing vehicles to move against the usual flow to manage congestion.

4, if we're not needed, we'll go to 10-8.

 Do you need the additional engine to get on from Tillery?

 Won't be able to, Brooklyn. Tell them to get on from Metropolitan.

 Alright, 110, do you want them to operate across the divider?

4, if we're not needed, we'll go to 10-8. Brooklyn to Ladder 110. 10. Do you need the additional engine to get on from Tillery? Won't be able to, Brooklyn. Tell them to get on from Metropolitan. Alright, 110, do you want them to operate across the divider? Are you going to keep the high?

Firefighters are coordinating additional resources to manage the scene effectively.

 Medical Branch 1620, in the Borough of Brooklyn with the final.

 Fire operations have now concluded. Patient count is going to be zero. Scene has been secured by my authority. End of the report.

Unit on the air? Medical Branch 1620, in the Borough of Brooklyn with the final. 1620, proceed. Fire operations have now concluded. Patient count is going to be zero. Scene has been secured by my authority. End of the report. 10-4, 6239 Central Service.

Fire operations have concluded, and there are no reported injuries. The scene is now secure.

They're going to be eastbound between Flushing and Metropolitan.

 35, no, we have the entire highway closed off at the moment.

 Alright, 10-4. Is an 18 sufficient or do you require additional units, K?

They're going to be eastbound between Flushing and Metropolitan.35. Ladder 110. 35, no, we have the entire highway closed off at the moment. Alright, 10-4. Is an 18 sufficient or do you require additional units, K? 5.

The entire highway is currently closed eastbound between Flushing and Metropolitan due to the truck fire.

 Yeah, the 35 is inquiring if you have that operation.

 41, in case of an operation, we have water on the car fire. We are between, right before the Metropolitan Exit.

Brooklyn Ladder 110. 110. Yeah, the 35 is inquiring if you have that operation. 41, in case of an operation, we have water on the car fire. We are between, right before the Metropolitan Exit. Alright, 10-4. 35, you received that? Eastbound or westbound, real quick. Eastbound.

Firefighters have water on the U-Haul truck fire, located eastbound before the Metropolitan Exit.

 You said 207 and 110 had the accident, had the fire?

 10-4, they did advise, they do have a U-Haul truck on fire.

 Alright, 10-4, can we ascertain if they're operating and can they give an exact specific location, please?

10-4.1636, Brooklyn 499. 935 to Brooklyn. 35. You said 207 and 110 had the accident, had the fire? 10-4, they did advise, they do have a U-Haul truck on fire. Alright, 10-4, can we ascertain if they're operating and can they give an exact specific location, please? Brooklyn to Ladder 110. 10-4.

Firefighters are confirming the exact location of the U-Haul truck fire on the expressway.

 Phone alarm, Brooklyn box 8010, on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, in the vicinity of Metropolitan Avenue, reporting a truck fire.

 Phone alarm, Brooklyn box 8010, on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, in the vicinity of Metropolitan Avenue, reporting a U-Haul truck on fire.

221 Brooklyn. 221. We're at 10-8, backing out on South 3. 10-4. Phone alarm, Brooklyn box 8010, on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, in the vicinity of Metropolitan Avenue, reporting a truck fire. Phone alarm, Brooklyn box 8010, on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, in the vicinity of Metropolitan Avenue, reporting a U-Haul truck on fire. Phone alarm, Brooklyn box 8010.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a U-Haul truck on fire on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 11.1 I-278.

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