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Dump Truck Ablaze on Bruckner Expressway, Fuel Leak Reported

Mile 1 I-278, Port Morris, Bronx

Published Aug 25 at 1:09 PM · Updated Aug 25 at 1:27 PM

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A dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank prompted a significant emergency response, including HazMat teams, in an unspecified location. Firefighters faced delays due to traffic, with southbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway closed and only one northbound lane open. EMS units were dispatched as a precaution.

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Aug 25, 2:07PM

The fire and fuel leak are under control, and units are beginning to clear the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:17

Battalion 14 to the Bronx. Battalion 14. Box 8877, we'll go under control, 1080, Code 1, all units are in the process, K. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:38PM

HazMat teams have arrived and are assessing the situation. A full report will follow.

Bronx FDNY · 0:29

Bronx to Battalion 14. 14. Battalion 14, our progress report is due, K. Report to the Bronx, hazmat just showed up on scene, they're assessing the situation. Stand by for a full report later. 10-4, coming out report 1337, incident duration 34 minutes, K.

Aug 25, 1:37PM

According to an update from Notify NYC, due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at East 149th Street in The Bronx.

Aug 25, 1:34PM

Firefighters state the fire is now under control, and one patient is currently being assessed. All other incoming units have been canceled, though the southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.

Aug 25, 1:26PM

One northbound lane is now open on the Bruckner Expressway while southbound lanes remain fully closed. HazMat teams are responding to the scene, and police have been requested for traffic control.

Aug 25, 1:23PM

Incoming units are advised to access the scene northbound via the Bruckner Expressway, entering from E 138th Street, due to southbound traffic blockage.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

14 Young, proceed. 14 Young, can you just advise all incoming units, the best access is going to be northbound on the Bruckner, entering from East 138th Street, because the southbound side is completely blocked off. We're still trying to make our way to where the actual fire is to give a better 12 for you guys, but just advise any incoming units, it's going to be entrance on 138th on the Bruckner, northbound. Thank you.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

EMS units are responding as a precaution.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

Central city water resources, be advised, report of fire transmitting in the borough of the Bronx, address as follows, Bruckner Expressway, exit 47 westbound, box number is 8877, unit CAD is 2570, time now is 1318 hours and dispatcher 495. Citywide to LS6, LS6.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Firefighters are experiencing heavy delays approaching the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

6-9, Engine 69. Engine 69. Going to be severely delayed, the box 8877. We're stuck in Stansel traffic. Can you ascertain from the battalion if they want us to continue in? Engine 69, you can main in service, K. 6-9, 10-4. Hazmat 1 to the Bronx? Hazmat 1. Hiding frequency, responding to box 8877. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:19PM

Additional units are responding to assist with the dump truck fire.

Aug 25, 1:16PM

All available units and equipment on scene are being used to extinguish the blaze.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, in the Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for fire, going northbound on a dump truck. Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for a dump truck on fire, northbound. 1315, dispatcher.

Aug 25, 1:15PM

HazMat teams are being requested due to a dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank.

Bronx FDNY · 0:25

Battalion 1. Battalion 14. Yeah, be advised, we're using all the companies right now. We have a dumpster fire in the northbound side of Bruckner. The saddle tank let loose. Can we have Hazmat start out? 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Mile 1 I-278.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

Firefighters are on the scene.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

A Citizen user shows video of a dump truck on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

Incident reported at 421 Bruckner Blvd.

Aug 25, 2:07PM

The fire and fuel leak are under control, and units are beginning to clear the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:17

Battalion 14 to the Bronx. Battalion 14. Box 8877, we'll go under control, 1080, Code 1, all units are in the process, K. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:38PM

HazMat teams have arrived and are assessing the situation. A full report will follow.

Bronx FDNY · 0:29

Bronx to Battalion 14. 14. Battalion 14, our progress report is due, K. Report to the Bronx, hazmat just showed up on scene, they're assessing the situation. Stand by for a full report later. 10-4, coming out report 1337, incident duration 34 minutes, K.

Aug 25, 1:37PM

According to an update from Notify NYC, due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at East 149th Street in The Bronx.

Aug 25, 1:34PM

Firefighters state the fire is now under control, and one patient is currently being assessed. All other incoming units have been canceled, though the southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.

Aug 25, 1:26PM

One northbound lane is now open on the Bruckner Expressway while southbound lanes remain fully closed. HazMat teams are responding to the scene, and police have been requested for traffic control.

Aug 25, 1:23PM

Incoming units are advised to access the scene northbound via the Bruckner Expressway, entering from E 138th Street, due to southbound traffic blockage.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

14 Young, proceed. 14 Young, can you just advise all incoming units, the best access is going to be northbound on the Bruckner, entering from East 138th Street, because the southbound side is completely blocked off. We're still trying to make our way to where the actual fire is to give a better 12 for you guys, but just advise any incoming units, it's going to be entrance on 138th on the Bruckner, northbound. Thank you.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

EMS units are responding as a precaution.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

Central city water resources, be advised, report of fire transmitting in the borough of the Bronx, address as follows, Bruckner Expressway, exit 47 westbound, box number is 8877, unit CAD is 2570, time now is 1318 hours and dispatcher 495. Citywide to LS6, LS6.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Firefighters are experiencing heavy delays approaching the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

6-9, Engine 69. Engine 69. Going to be severely delayed, the box 8877. We're stuck in Stansel traffic. Can you ascertain from the battalion if they want us to continue in? Engine 69, you can main in service, K. 6-9, 10-4. Hazmat 1 to the Bronx? Hazmat 1. Hiding frequency, responding to box 8877. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:19PM

Additional units are responding to assist with the dump truck fire.

Aug 25, 1:16PM

All available units and equipment on scene are being used to extinguish the blaze.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, in the Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for fire, going northbound on a dump truck. Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for a dump truck on fire, northbound. 1315, dispatcher.

Aug 25, 1:15PM

HazMat teams are being requested due to a dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank.

Bronx FDNY · 0:25

Battalion 1. Battalion 14. Yeah, be advised, we're using all the companies right now. We have a dumpster fire in the northbound side of Bruckner. The saddle tank let loose. Can we have Hazmat start out? 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Mile 1 I-278.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

Firefighters are on the scene.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

A Citizen user shows video of a dump truck on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

Incident reported at 421 Bruckner Blvd.

Aug 25, 2:07PM

The fire and fuel leak are under control, and units are beginning to clear the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:17

Battalion 14 to the Bronx. Battalion 14. Box 8877, we'll go under control, 1080, Code 1, all units are in the process, K. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:38PM

HazMat teams have arrived and are assessing the situation. A full report will follow.

Bronx FDNY · 0:29

Bronx to Battalion 14. 14. Battalion 14, our progress report is due, K. Report to the Bronx, hazmat just showed up on scene, they're assessing the situation. Stand by for a full report later. 10-4, coming out report 1337, incident duration 34 minutes, K.

Aug 25, 1:37PM

According to an update from Notify NYC, due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at East 149th Street in The Bronx.

Aug 25, 1:34PM

Firefighters state the fire is now under control, and one patient is currently being assessed. All other incoming units have been canceled, though the southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.

Aug 25, 1:26PM

One northbound lane is now open on the Bruckner Expressway while southbound lanes remain fully closed. HazMat teams are responding to the scene, and police have been requested for traffic control.

Aug 25, 1:23PM

Incoming units are advised to access the scene northbound via the Bruckner Expressway, entering from E 138th Street, due to southbound traffic blockage.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

14 Young, proceed. 14 Young, can you just advise all incoming units, the best access is going to be northbound on the Bruckner, entering from East 138th Street, because the southbound side is completely blocked off. We're still trying to make our way to where the actual fire is to give a better 12 for you guys, but just advise any incoming units, it's going to be entrance on 138th on the Bruckner, northbound. Thank you.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

EMS units are responding as a precaution.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

Central city water resources, be advised, report of fire transmitting in the borough of the Bronx, address as follows, Bruckner Expressway, exit 47 westbound, box number is 8877, unit CAD is 2570, time now is 1318 hours and dispatcher 495. Citywide to LS6, LS6.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Firefighters are experiencing heavy delays approaching the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

6-9, Engine 69. Engine 69. Going to be severely delayed, the box 8877. We're stuck in Stansel traffic. Can you ascertain from the battalion if they want us to continue in? Engine 69, you can main in service, K. 6-9, 10-4. Hazmat 1 to the Bronx? Hazmat 1. Hiding frequency, responding to box 8877. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:19PM

Additional units are responding to assist with the dump truck fire.

Aug 25, 1:16PM

All available units and equipment on scene are being used to extinguish the blaze.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, in the Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for fire, going northbound on a dump truck. Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for a dump truck on fire, northbound. 1315, dispatcher.

Aug 25, 1:15PM

HazMat teams are being requested due to a dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank.

Bronx FDNY · 0:25

Battalion 1. Battalion 14. Yeah, be advised, we're using all the companies right now. We have a dumpster fire in the northbound side of Bruckner. The saddle tank let loose. Can we have Hazmat start out? 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Mile 1 I-278.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

Firefighters are on the scene.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

A Citizen user shows video of a dump truck on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

Incident reported at 421 Bruckner Blvd.

Aug 25, 2:07PM

The fire and fuel leak are under control, and units are beginning to clear the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:17

Battalion 14 to the Bronx. Battalion 14. Box 8877, we'll go under control, 1080, Code 1, all units are in the process, K. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:38PM

HazMat teams have arrived and are assessing the situation. A full report will follow.

Bronx FDNY · 0:29

Bronx to Battalion 14. 14. Battalion 14, our progress report is due, K. Report to the Bronx, hazmat just showed up on scene, they're assessing the situation. Stand by for a full report later. 10-4, coming out report 1337, incident duration 34 minutes, K.

Aug 25, 1:37PM

According to an update from Notify NYC, due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at East 149th Street in The Bronx.

Aug 25, 1:34PM

Firefighters state the fire is now under control, and one patient is currently being assessed. All other incoming units have been canceled, though the southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.

Aug 25, 1:26PM

One northbound lane is now open on the Bruckner Expressway while southbound lanes remain fully closed. HazMat teams are responding to the scene, and police have been requested for traffic control.

Aug 25, 1:23PM

Incoming units are advised to access the scene northbound via the Bruckner Expressway, entering from E 138th Street, due to southbound traffic blockage.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

14 Young, proceed. 14 Young, can you just advise all incoming units, the best access is going to be northbound on the Bruckner, entering from East 138th Street, because the southbound side is completely blocked off. We're still trying to make our way to where the actual fire is to give a better 12 for you guys, but just advise any incoming units, it's going to be entrance on 138th on the Bruckner, northbound. Thank you.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

EMS units are responding as a precaution.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

Central city water resources, be advised, report of fire transmitting in the borough of the Bronx, address as follows, Bruckner Expressway, exit 47 westbound, box number is 8877, unit CAD is 2570, time now is 1318 hours and dispatcher 495. Citywide to LS6, LS6.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Firefighters are experiencing heavy delays approaching the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

6-9, Engine 69. Engine 69. Going to be severely delayed, the box 8877. We're stuck in Stansel traffic. Can you ascertain from the battalion if they want us to continue in? Engine 69, you can main in service, K. 6-9, 10-4. Hazmat 1 to the Bronx? Hazmat 1. Hiding frequency, responding to box 8877. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:19PM

Additional units are responding to assist with the dump truck fire.

Aug 25, 1:16PM

All available units and equipment on scene are being used to extinguish the blaze.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, in the Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for fire, going northbound on a dump truck. Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for a dump truck on fire, northbound. 1315, dispatcher.

Aug 25, 1:15PM

HazMat teams are being requested due to a dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank.

Bronx FDNY · 0:25

Battalion 1. Battalion 14. Yeah, be advised, we're using all the companies right now. We have a dumpster fire in the northbound side of Bruckner. The saddle tank let loose. Can we have Hazmat start out? 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Mile 1 I-278.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

Firefighters are on the scene.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

A Citizen user shows video of a dump truck on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

Incident reported at 421 Bruckner Blvd.

Aug 25, 2:07PM

The fire and fuel leak are under control, and units are beginning to clear the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:17

Battalion 14 to the Bronx. Battalion 14. Box 8877, we'll go under control, 1080, Code 1, all units are in the process, K. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:38PM

HazMat teams have arrived and are assessing the situation. A full report will follow.

Bronx FDNY · 0:29

Bronx to Battalion 14. 14. Battalion 14, our progress report is due, K. Report to the Bronx, hazmat just showed up on scene, they're assessing the situation. Stand by for a full report later. 10-4, coming out report 1337, incident duration 34 minutes, K.

Aug 25, 1:37PM

According to an update from Notify NYC, due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at East 149th Street in The Bronx.

Aug 25, 1:34PM

Firefighters state the fire is now under control, and one patient is currently being assessed. All other incoming units have been canceled, though the southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.

Aug 25, 1:26PM

One northbound lane is now open on the Bruckner Expressway while southbound lanes remain fully closed. HazMat teams are responding to the scene, and police have been requested for traffic control.

Aug 25, 1:23PM

Incoming units are advised to access the scene northbound via the Bruckner Expressway, entering from E 138th Street, due to southbound traffic blockage.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

14 Young, proceed. 14 Young, can you just advise all incoming units, the best access is going to be northbound on the Bruckner, entering from East 138th Street, because the southbound side is completely blocked off. We're still trying to make our way to where the actual fire is to give a better 12 for you guys, but just advise any incoming units, it's going to be entrance on 138th on the Bruckner, northbound. Thank you.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

EMS units are responding as a precaution.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31

Central city water resources, be advised, report of fire transmitting in the borough of the Bronx, address as follows, Bruckner Expressway, exit 47 westbound, box number is 8877, unit CAD is 2570, time now is 1318 hours and dispatcher 495. Citywide to LS6, LS6.

Aug 25, 1:22PM

Firefighters are experiencing heavy delays approaching the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

6-9, Engine 69. Engine 69. Going to be severely delayed, the box 8877. We're stuck in Stansel traffic. Can you ascertain from the battalion if they want us to continue in? Engine 69, you can main in service, K. 6-9, 10-4. Hazmat 1 to the Bronx? Hazmat 1. Hiding frequency, responding to box 8877. 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:19PM

Additional units are responding to assist with the dump truck fire.

Aug 25, 1:16PM

All available units and equipment on scene are being used to extinguish the blaze.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31

Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, in the Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for fire, going northbound on a dump truck. Bronx announcing all hands going to work, box 8877, Bruckner Expressway at Exit 47, for a dump truck on fire, northbound. 1315, dispatcher.

Aug 25, 1:15PM

HazMat teams are being requested due to a dump truck fire involving a leaking saddle tank.

Bronx FDNY · 0:25

Battalion 1. Battalion 14. Yeah, be advised, we're using all the companies right now. We have a dumpster fire in the northbound side of Bruckner. The saddle tank let loose. Can we have Hazmat start out? 10-4.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Mile 1 I-278.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

Firefighters are on the scene.

Aug 25, 1:10PM

A Citizen user shows video of a dump truck on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 25, 1:09PM

Incident reported at 421 Bruckner Blvd.

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brooklynUser1530820014Aug 26 at 1:44 PM

Great video

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:36 AM

Good video

brooklynUser1877590019Aug 26 at 8:39 AM

U ok?

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:34 AM

Good video work

sadzAug 26 at 8:28 AM

Up until now we are experiencing irritated burning like feeling in our throat.

brooklynUser1530820014Aug 26 at 1:44 PM

Great video

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:36 AM

Good video

brooklynUser1877590019Aug 26 at 8:39 AM

U ok?

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:34 AM

Good video work

sadzAug 26 at 8:28 AM

Up until now we are experiencing irritated burning like feeling in our throat.

brooklynUser1530820014Aug 26 at 1:44 PM

Great video

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:36 AM

Good video

brooklynUser1877590019Aug 26 at 8:39 AM

U ok?

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:34 AM

Good video work

sadzAug 26 at 8:28 AM

Up until now we are experiencing irritated burning like feeling in our throat.

brooklynUser1530820014Aug 26 at 1:44 PM

Great video

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:36 AM

Good video

brooklynUser1877590019Aug 26 at 8:39 AM

U ok?

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:34 AM

Good video work

sadzAug 26 at 8:28 AM

Up until now we are experiencing irritated burning like feeling in our throat.

brooklynUser1530820014Aug 26 at 1:44 PM

Great video

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:36 AM

Good video

brooklynUser1877590019Aug 26 at 8:39 AM

U ok?

RewopantolayingAug 26 at 8:34 AM

Good video work

sadzAug 26 at 8:28 AM

Up until now we are experiencing irritated burning like feeling in our throat.

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