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Semi-Truck Engulfed in Flames on Gowanus Expy, Sending Smoke Into Sky; Eastbound Lanes Remain Closed

Exit 20, Gowanus Expy, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

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Summary

  • Firefighters are responding to a fully engulfed vehicle fire on the Staten Island-bound side of the beltway near Exit 20, encountering heavy traffic en route.

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Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn, we're still assigned to box 846L, stuck in heavy traffic westbound, with the whole BQE still being shut down westbound. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. 31. 0616, use a 10-18 for 10-33, Code 2. Units are in the process. 31 will be 10-8. 10-4, 10-18, 616, 10-33. 10-33.

Firefighters report that the box truck has been removed by a tow truck, and sanitation is currently handling the cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box E 460, the wrecker has removed the box truck, sanitation is in the process, we're going to hold this time. We're going to continue to hold, Engine 202 on Ladder 148K. 10-4. 1625 hours, 443. 1625 hours, 443.

The situation is now under control. Some units are being released, while others remain to oversee debris cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
5 Beat 460, we're going to go under control. At this time, we're going to release the fast truck, release hazard magic, the 202, Ladder 148, and Battalion 42 will remain on scene at the watch line while sanitation cleans the debris so we can eventually get a lane open, K. Alright, 10-4, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42. Battalion 42, 10-4. Battalion 42, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42.

According to firefighters, the westbound side of the expressway is now open. The eastbound side remains closed as debris is being cleared.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
43, stand by. We're going to go 42. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn, at this time, the westbound is open at this time. Eastbound is still closed. We have sanitation supervisor on scene. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well.

Firefighters are requesting additional resources for relief efforts at the scene.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
Also, Battalion 42 to Brooklyn for box 8460, using a full assignment at this time, probably will give the probably will hold, requesting an extra engine, an extra truck for relief purposes, K. Alright, 10-4, you transmitting the all-in? Battalion 42, 10-4.

The Gowanus Expressway remains closed westbound at exit 20 due to the truck fire and gasoline spill.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:08
Units, be advised in Brooklyn, the Gowanus is shut down at this time due to a truck fire, westbound direction at exit 20.
Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Duration. 42. 10-42, 10-4.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus Expressway, exit 20. For a truck fire with a large gasoline spill.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus.

Firefighters report that all visible flames are now knocked down, with three lines in operation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
To the service road, 7th Avenue and 71 Street. 10-4, have them respond to 7th Avenue and 72nd Street, service road, K. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. 42. I see 460, we have three lines stretched, three lines in operation, one line being a foam hairline. At this time, all visible fire is knocked down, K. Alright, 10-4, 42, time of that report, 114. 507...

HazMat teams are requested due to a large gasoline spill on the expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:27
42 to Brooklyn. 42, K. Box 8460, transmitting 1080 Code 1, requesting hazmat, large amount of gasoline on the expressway, K. 10-4.

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters requested police and sanitation to manage pedestrian safety and smoke on the bridge.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box 8460, requesting PD and sanitation for this box. Need PD to close off the bridge, got pedestrians on the bridge with heavy smoke pushing throughout, K. Alright, 10-4, PD has been notified, and for sanitation, what's the best direction for them to approach this? From the, uh...

Firefighters have two hoses in operation, and both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are now closed.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Box 8460, we got two lines stretched, two lines in operation at this time. Both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are closed at this time, K. 10-4. 1450443.

Firefighters are dousing the flames with water and are working to control the situation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Battalion 42. Box 8460, we got water from the car fire. The highway just blows under the line at this time. We're relaying water down from Central 280's door. Ladder 149 is cutting the fence. Also, black and brown at this time. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating with police to shut down traffic on the eastbound side of the Gowanus Expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. 1042. Yeah, we're going to have to operate with 241 with their buss and 242 with their buss. If they're on the opposite side of the Gowanus, can you have PD respond and have them shut down traffic coming from the east of Staten Island bound? Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters report a fully involved semi-truck fire on the highway near 7th Avenue and 71st Street.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:21
Ladder 109 to Brooklyn. 109. Univisor box 8460, fully involved semi-truck. We got ladder 109, 41, operating across the divider. Alright, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:18
Truck on fire, we're in front of the 7th Avenue and 71st Street, that's where they are on the highway. We're on the service road, we'll get back to you. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are encountering heavy traffic while responding to the vehicle fire on the Gowanus Expressway. They advise that the fire is on the Staten Island-bound side.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
109. 109. 42 reports to Bell, we got a ticket for the Gowanus. Where do you want us to go? He misspoke, K. He was, uh, he's on the Gowanus. 10-4, you can show us responding, we're in heavy traffic. K, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:28
242 to Brooklyn. 242, thanks. 242, uh, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the, uh, the incumbent sat down about 11 minutes, shut down his. between, uh, 65th and 80th.

Firefighters confirm a vehicle is fully engulfed in flames on the beltway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
242 to Brooklyn. 242, K. 242, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the company's coming, Staten Island Bound. I'll have a better shot at it. Fully involved. Alright, yeah, 10-4. It's going to be a good day.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a car fire.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn to 241. 241. You can send us a 109 available, a car fire on the Gowanus by Exit 20. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4 taken in its box, 8460, on the Gowanus by Exit 20 Avenue. Report of a car fire. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Exit 20, Gowanus Expy.

Radio clips available.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn, we're still assigned to box 846L, stuck in heavy traffic westbound, with the whole BQE still being shut down westbound. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. 31. 0616, use a 10-18 for 10-33, Code 2. Units are in the process. 31 will be 10-8. 10-4, 10-18, 616, 10-33. 10-33.

Firefighters report that the box truck has been removed by a tow truck, and sanitation is currently handling the cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box E 460, the wrecker has removed the box truck, sanitation is in the process, we're going to hold this time. We're going to continue to hold, Engine 202 on Ladder 148K. 10-4. 1625 hours, 443. 1625 hours, 443.

The situation is now under control. Some units are being released, while others remain to oversee debris cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
5 Beat 460, we're going to go under control. At this time, we're going to release the fast truck, release hazard magic, the 202, Ladder 148, and Battalion 42 will remain on scene at the watch line while sanitation cleans the debris so we can eventually get a lane open, K. Alright, 10-4, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42. Battalion 42, 10-4. Battalion 42, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42.

According to firefighters, the westbound side of the expressway is now open. The eastbound side remains closed as debris is being cleared.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
43, stand by. We're going to go 42. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn, at this time, the westbound is open at this time. Eastbound is still closed. We have sanitation supervisor on scene. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well.

Firefighters are requesting additional resources for relief efforts at the scene.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
Also, Battalion 42 to Brooklyn for box 8460, using a full assignment at this time, probably will give the probably will hold, requesting an extra engine, an extra truck for relief purposes, K. Alright, 10-4, you transmitting the all-in? Battalion 42, 10-4.

The Gowanus Expressway remains closed westbound at exit 20 due to the truck fire and gasoline spill.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:08
Units, be advised in Brooklyn, the Gowanus is shut down at this time due to a truck fire, westbound direction at exit 20.
Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Duration. 42. 10-42, 10-4.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus Expressway, exit 20. For a truck fire with a large gasoline spill.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus.

Firefighters report that all visible flames are now knocked down, with three lines in operation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
To the service road, 7th Avenue and 71 Street. 10-4, have them respond to 7th Avenue and 72nd Street, service road, K. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. 42. I see 460, we have three lines stretched, three lines in operation, one line being a foam hairline. At this time, all visible fire is knocked down, K. Alright, 10-4, 42, time of that report, 114. 507...

HazMat teams are requested due to a large gasoline spill on the expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:27
42 to Brooklyn. 42, K. Box 8460, transmitting 1080 Code 1, requesting hazmat, large amount of gasoline on the expressway, K. 10-4.

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters requested police and sanitation to manage pedestrian safety and smoke on the bridge.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box 8460, requesting PD and sanitation for this box. Need PD to close off the bridge, got pedestrians on the bridge with heavy smoke pushing throughout, K. Alright, 10-4, PD has been notified, and for sanitation, what's the best direction for them to approach this? From the, uh...

Firefighters have two hoses in operation, and both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are now closed.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Box 8460, we got two lines stretched, two lines in operation at this time. Both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are closed at this time, K. 10-4. 1450443.

Firefighters are dousing the flames with water and are working to control the situation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Battalion 42. Box 8460, we got water from the car fire. The highway just blows under the line at this time. We're relaying water down from Central 280's door. Ladder 149 is cutting the fence. Also, black and brown at this time. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating with police to shut down traffic on the eastbound side of the Gowanus Expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. 1042. Yeah, we're going to have to operate with 241 with their buss and 242 with their buss. If they're on the opposite side of the Gowanus, can you have PD respond and have them shut down traffic coming from the east of Staten Island bound? Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters report a fully involved semi-truck fire on the highway near 7th Avenue and 71st Street.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:21
Ladder 109 to Brooklyn. 109. Univisor box 8460, fully involved semi-truck. We got ladder 109, 41, operating across the divider. Alright, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:18
Truck on fire, we're in front of the 7th Avenue and 71st Street, that's where they are on the highway. We're on the service road, we'll get back to you. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are encountering heavy traffic while responding to the vehicle fire on the Gowanus Expressway. They advise that the fire is on the Staten Island-bound side.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
109. 109. 42 reports to Bell, we got a ticket for the Gowanus. Where do you want us to go? He misspoke, K. He was, uh, he's on the Gowanus. 10-4, you can show us responding, we're in heavy traffic. K, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:28
242 to Brooklyn. 242, thanks. 242, uh, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the, uh, the incumbent sat down about 11 minutes, shut down his. between, uh, 65th and 80th.

Firefighters confirm a vehicle is fully engulfed in flames on the beltway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
242 to Brooklyn. 242, K. 242, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the company's coming, Staten Island Bound. I'll have a better shot at it. Fully involved. Alright, yeah, 10-4. It's going to be a good day.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a car fire.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn to 241. 241. You can send us a 109 available, a car fire on the Gowanus by Exit 20. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4 taken in its box, 8460, on the Gowanus by Exit 20 Avenue. Report of a car fire. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Exit 20, Gowanus Expy.

Radio clips available.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn, we're still assigned to box 846L, stuck in heavy traffic westbound, with the whole BQE still being shut down westbound. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. 31. 0616, use a 10-18 for 10-33, Code 2. Units are in the process. 31 will be 10-8. 10-4, 10-18, 616, 10-33. 10-33.

Firefighters report that the box truck has been removed by a tow truck, and sanitation is currently handling the cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box E 460, the wrecker has removed the box truck, sanitation is in the process, we're going to hold this time. We're going to continue to hold, Engine 202 on Ladder 148K. 10-4. 1625 hours, 443. 1625 hours, 443.

The situation is now under control. Some units are being released, while others remain to oversee debris cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
5 Beat 460, we're going to go under control. At this time, we're going to release the fast truck, release hazard magic, the 202, Ladder 148, and Battalion 42 will remain on scene at the watch line while sanitation cleans the debris so we can eventually get a lane open, K. Alright, 10-4, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42. Battalion 42, 10-4. Battalion 42, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42.

According to firefighters, the westbound side of the expressway is now open. The eastbound side remains closed as debris is being cleared.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
43, stand by. We're going to go 42. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn, at this time, the westbound is open at this time. Eastbound is still closed. We have sanitation supervisor on scene. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well.

Firefighters are requesting additional resources for relief efforts at the scene.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
Also, Battalion 42 to Brooklyn for box 8460, using a full assignment at this time, probably will give the probably will hold, requesting an extra engine, an extra truck for relief purposes, K. Alright, 10-4, you transmitting the all-in? Battalion 42, 10-4.

The Gowanus Expressway remains closed westbound at exit 20 due to the truck fire and gasoline spill.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:08
Units, be advised in Brooklyn, the Gowanus is shut down at this time due to a truck fire, westbound direction at exit 20.
Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Duration. 42. 10-42, 10-4.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus Expressway, exit 20. For a truck fire with a large gasoline spill.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus.

Firefighters report that all visible flames are now knocked down, with three lines in operation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
To the service road, 7th Avenue and 71 Street. 10-4, have them respond to 7th Avenue and 72nd Street, service road, K. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. 42. I see 460, we have three lines stretched, three lines in operation, one line being a foam hairline. At this time, all visible fire is knocked down, K. Alright, 10-4, 42, time of that report, 114. 507...

HazMat teams are requested due to a large gasoline spill on the expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:27
42 to Brooklyn. 42, K. Box 8460, transmitting 1080 Code 1, requesting hazmat, large amount of gasoline on the expressway, K. 10-4.

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters requested police and sanitation to manage pedestrian safety and smoke on the bridge.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box 8460, requesting PD and sanitation for this box. Need PD to close off the bridge, got pedestrians on the bridge with heavy smoke pushing throughout, K. Alright, 10-4, PD has been notified, and for sanitation, what's the best direction for them to approach this? From the, uh...

Firefighters have two hoses in operation, and both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are now closed.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Box 8460, we got two lines stretched, two lines in operation at this time. Both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are closed at this time, K. 10-4. 1450443.

Firefighters are dousing the flames with water and are working to control the situation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Battalion 42. Box 8460, we got water from the car fire. The highway just blows under the line at this time. We're relaying water down from Central 280's door. Ladder 149 is cutting the fence. Also, black and brown at this time. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating with police to shut down traffic on the eastbound side of the Gowanus Expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. 1042. Yeah, we're going to have to operate with 241 with their buss and 242 with their buss. If they're on the opposite side of the Gowanus, can you have PD respond and have them shut down traffic coming from the east of Staten Island bound? Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters report a fully involved semi-truck fire on the highway near 7th Avenue and 71st Street.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:21
Ladder 109 to Brooklyn. 109. Univisor box 8460, fully involved semi-truck. We got ladder 109, 41, operating across the divider. Alright, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:18
Truck on fire, we're in front of the 7th Avenue and 71st Street, that's where they are on the highway. We're on the service road, we'll get back to you. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are encountering heavy traffic while responding to the vehicle fire on the Gowanus Expressway. They advise that the fire is on the Staten Island-bound side.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
109. 109. 42 reports to Bell, we got a ticket for the Gowanus. Where do you want us to go? He misspoke, K. He was, uh, he's on the Gowanus. 10-4, you can show us responding, we're in heavy traffic. K, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:28
242 to Brooklyn. 242, thanks. 242, uh, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the, uh, the incumbent sat down about 11 minutes, shut down his. between, uh, 65th and 80th.

Firefighters confirm a vehicle is fully engulfed in flames on the beltway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
242 to Brooklyn. 242, K. 242, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the company's coming, Staten Island Bound. I'll have a better shot at it. Fully involved. Alright, yeah, 10-4. It's going to be a good day.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a car fire.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn to 241. 241. You can send us a 109 available, a car fire on the Gowanus by Exit 20. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4 taken in its box, 8460, on the Gowanus by Exit 20 Avenue. Report of a car fire. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Exit 20, Gowanus Expy.

Radio clips available.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn, we're still assigned to box 846L, stuck in heavy traffic westbound, with the whole BQE still being shut down westbound. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. 31. 0616, use a 10-18 for 10-33, Code 2. Units are in the process. 31 will be 10-8. 10-4, 10-18, 616, 10-33. 10-33.

Firefighters report that the box truck has been removed by a tow truck, and sanitation is currently handling the cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box E 460, the wrecker has removed the box truck, sanitation is in the process, we're going to hold this time. We're going to continue to hold, Engine 202 on Ladder 148K. 10-4. 1625 hours, 443. 1625 hours, 443.

The situation is now under control. Some units are being released, while others remain to oversee debris cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
5 Beat 460, we're going to go under control. At this time, we're going to release the fast truck, release hazard magic, the 202, Ladder 148, and Battalion 42 will remain on scene at the watch line while sanitation cleans the debris so we can eventually get a lane open, K. Alright, 10-4, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42. Battalion 42, 10-4. Battalion 42, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42.

According to firefighters, the westbound side of the expressway is now open. The eastbound side remains closed as debris is being cleared.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
43, stand by. We're going to go 42. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn, at this time, the westbound is open at this time. Eastbound is still closed. We have sanitation supervisor on scene. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well.

Firefighters are requesting additional resources for relief efforts at the scene.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
Also, Battalion 42 to Brooklyn for box 8460, using a full assignment at this time, probably will give the probably will hold, requesting an extra engine, an extra truck for relief purposes, K. Alright, 10-4, you transmitting the all-in? Battalion 42, 10-4.

The Gowanus Expressway remains closed westbound at exit 20 due to the truck fire and gasoline spill.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:08
Units, be advised in Brooklyn, the Gowanus is shut down at this time due to a truck fire, westbound direction at exit 20.
Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Duration. 42. 10-42, 10-4.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus Expressway, exit 20. For a truck fire with a large gasoline spill.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus.

Firefighters report that all visible flames are now knocked down, with three lines in operation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
To the service road, 7th Avenue and 71 Street. 10-4, have them respond to 7th Avenue and 72nd Street, service road, K. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. 42. I see 460, we have three lines stretched, three lines in operation, one line being a foam hairline. At this time, all visible fire is knocked down, K. Alright, 10-4, 42, time of that report, 114. 507...

HazMat teams are requested due to a large gasoline spill on the expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:27
42 to Brooklyn. 42, K. Box 8460, transmitting 1080 Code 1, requesting hazmat, large amount of gasoline on the expressway, K. 10-4.

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters requested police and sanitation to manage pedestrian safety and smoke on the bridge.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box 8460, requesting PD and sanitation for this box. Need PD to close off the bridge, got pedestrians on the bridge with heavy smoke pushing throughout, K. Alright, 10-4, PD has been notified, and for sanitation, what's the best direction for them to approach this? From the, uh...

Firefighters have two hoses in operation, and both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are now closed.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Box 8460, we got two lines stretched, two lines in operation at this time. Both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are closed at this time, K. 10-4. 1450443.

Firefighters are dousing the flames with water and are working to control the situation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Battalion 42. Box 8460, we got water from the car fire. The highway just blows under the line at this time. We're relaying water down from Central 280's door. Ladder 149 is cutting the fence. Also, black and brown at this time. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating with police to shut down traffic on the eastbound side of the Gowanus Expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. 1042. Yeah, we're going to have to operate with 241 with their buss and 242 with their buss. If they're on the opposite side of the Gowanus, can you have PD respond and have them shut down traffic coming from the east of Staten Island bound? Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters report a fully involved semi-truck fire on the highway near 7th Avenue and 71st Street.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:21
Ladder 109 to Brooklyn. 109. Univisor box 8460, fully involved semi-truck. We got ladder 109, 41, operating across the divider. Alright, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:18
Truck on fire, we're in front of the 7th Avenue and 71st Street, that's where they are on the highway. We're on the service road, we'll get back to you. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are encountering heavy traffic while responding to the vehicle fire on the Gowanus Expressway. They advise that the fire is on the Staten Island-bound side.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
109. 109. 42 reports to Bell, we got a ticket for the Gowanus. Where do you want us to go? He misspoke, K. He was, uh, he's on the Gowanus. 10-4, you can show us responding, we're in heavy traffic. K, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:28
242 to Brooklyn. 242, thanks. 242, uh, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the, uh, the incumbent sat down about 11 minutes, shut down his. between, uh, 65th and 80th.

Firefighters confirm a vehicle is fully engulfed in flames on the beltway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
242 to Brooklyn. 242, K. 242, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the company's coming, Staten Island Bound. I'll have a better shot at it. Fully involved. Alright, yeah, 10-4. It's going to be a good day.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a car fire.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn to 241. 241. You can send us a 109 available, a car fire on the Gowanus by Exit 20. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4 taken in its box, 8460, on the Gowanus by Exit 20 Avenue. Report of a car fire. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Exit 20, Gowanus Expy.

Radio clips available.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn, we're still assigned to box 846L, stuck in heavy traffic westbound, with the whole BQE still being shut down westbound. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. 31. 0616, use a 10-18 for 10-33, Code 2. Units are in the process. 31 will be 10-8. 10-4, 10-18, 616, 10-33. 10-33.

Firefighters report that the box truck has been removed by a tow truck, and sanitation is currently handling the cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box E 460, the wrecker has removed the box truck, sanitation is in the process, we're going to hold this time. We're going to continue to hold, Engine 202 on Ladder 148K. 10-4. 1625 hours, 443. 1625 hours, 443.

The situation is now under control. Some units are being released, while others remain to oversee debris cleanup.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
5 Beat 460, we're going to go under control. At this time, we're going to release the fast truck, release hazard magic, the 202, Ladder 148, and Battalion 42 will remain on scene at the watch line while sanitation cleans the debris so we can eventually get a lane open, K. Alright, 10-4, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42. Battalion 42, 10-4. Battalion 42, you're under control time, 1610 hours, your duration 1 hour 52 minutes, 42.

According to firefighters, the westbound side of the expressway is now open. The eastbound side remains closed as debris is being cleared.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
43, stand by. We're going to go 42. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn, at this time, the westbound is open at this time. Eastbound is still closed. We have sanitation supervisor on scene. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well. We're going to try to clear up the debris to open this up as well.

Firefighters are requesting additional resources for relief efforts at the scene.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
Also, Battalion 42 to Brooklyn for box 8460, using a full assignment at this time, probably will give the probably will hold, requesting an extra engine, an extra truck for relief purposes, K. Alright, 10-4, you transmitting the all-in? Battalion 42, 10-4.

The Gowanus Expressway remains closed westbound at exit 20 due to the truck fire and gasoline spill.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:08
Units, be advised in Brooklyn, the Gowanus is shut down at this time due to a truck fire, westbound direction at exit 20.
Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Duration. 42. 10-42, 10-4.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus Expressway, exit 20. For a truck fire with a large gasoline spill.10-80 code 1, transmitted, Brooklyn box 8460, on the Gowanus.

Firefighters report that all visible flames are now knocked down, with three lines in operation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
To the service road, 7th Avenue and 71 Street. 10-4, have them respond to 7th Avenue and 72nd Street, service road, K. Alright, 10-4. Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. 42. I see 460, we have three lines stretched, three lines in operation, one line being a foam hairline. At this time, all visible fire is knocked down, K. Alright, 10-4, 42, time of that report, 114. 507...

HazMat teams are requested due to a large gasoline spill on the expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:27
42 to Brooklyn. 42, K. Box 8460, transmitting 1080 Code 1, requesting hazmat, large amount of gasoline on the expressway, K. 10-4.

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters report that both sides of the highway are shut down.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
East go West.42 to Brooklyn. Both sides of the highway are closed down at this time. Best route may be to come on the service road on 7th and 60th and 71st Street, K. Alright, 10-4. Are you going to need a heavy wrecker for the truck, K? 42...

Firefighters requested police and sanitation to manage pedestrian safety and smoke on the bridge.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42. Box 8460, requesting PD and sanitation for this box. Need PD to close off the bridge, got pedestrians on the bridge with heavy smoke pushing throughout, K. Alright, 10-4, PD has been notified, and for sanitation, what's the best direction for them to approach this? From the, uh...

Firefighters have two hoses in operation, and both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are now closed.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Box 8460, we got two lines stretched, two lines in operation at this time. Both sides of the Gowanus Expressway are closed at this time, K. 10-4. 1450443.

Firefighters are dousing the flames with water and are working to control the situation.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. Battalion 42, K. Battalion 42. Box 8460, we got water from the car fire. The highway just blows under the line at this time. We're relaying water down from Central 280's door. Ladder 149 is cutting the fence. Also, black and brown at this time. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating with police to shut down traffic on the eastbound side of the Gowanus Expressway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
42 to Brooklyn. 1042. Yeah, we're going to have to operate with 241 with their buss and 242 with their buss. If they're on the opposite side of the Gowanus, can you have PD respond and have them shut down traffic coming from the east of Staten Island bound? Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters report a fully involved semi-truck fire on the highway near 7th Avenue and 71st Street.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:21
Ladder 109 to Brooklyn. 109. Univisor box 8460, fully involved semi-truck. We got ladder 109, 41, operating across the divider. Alright, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:18
Truck on fire, we're in front of the 7th Avenue and 71st Street, that's where they are on the highway. We're on the service road, we'll get back to you. Alright, 10-4.

Firefighters are encountering heavy traffic while responding to the vehicle fire on the Gowanus Expressway. They advise that the fire is on the Staten Island-bound side.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:24
109. 109. 42 reports to Bell, we got a ticket for the Gowanus. Where do you want us to go? He misspoke, K. He was, uh, he's on the Gowanus. 10-4, you can show us responding, we're in heavy traffic. K, 10-4.
EMS Staten Island · 0:28
242 to Brooklyn. 242, thanks. 242, uh, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the, uh, the incumbent sat down about 11 minutes, shut down his. between, uh, 65th and 80th.

Firefighters confirm a vehicle is fully engulfed in flames on the beltway.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
242 to Brooklyn. 242, K. 242, yeah, we have smoke. Looks like there's definitely a vehicle fire on the belt. We're stuck in heavy traffic going north. Looks like the company's coming, Staten Island Bound. I'll have a better shot at it. Fully involved. Alright, yeah, 10-4. It's going to be a good day.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a car fire.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Brooklyn to 241. 241. You can send us a 109 available, a car fire on the Gowanus by Exit 20. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4 taken in its box, 8460, on the Gowanus by Exit 20 Avenue. Report of a car fire. 10-4, we'll respond then. Alright, 10-4.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Exit 20, Gowanus Expy.

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Comments30

brooklynUser1977148023Oct 5 at 2:34 PM

God bless the first responders.

DonKeedik11Oct 5 at 10:30 PM

Horrible. Made me think of this polish girl who engulfed me recently

NYPDAwesomeOct 5 at 4:03 PM

This is the second truck that exploded here in this area another truck a few weeks ago blew up around here as well!

Jt112805Oct 5 at 3:55 PM

Who stuck on the SIM6 in the HOV 😂

brooklynUser1977148023Oct 5 at 2:34 PM

God bless the first responders.

DonKeedik11Oct 5 at 10:30 PM

Horrible. Made me think of this polish girl who engulfed me recently

NYPDAwesomeOct 5 at 4:03 PM

This is the second truck that exploded here in this area another truck a few weeks ago blew up around here as well!

Jt112805Oct 5 at 3:55 PM

Who stuck on the SIM6 in the HOV 😂

brooklynUser1977148023Oct 5 at 2:34 PM

God bless the first responders.

DonKeedik11Oct 5 at 10:30 PM

Horrible. Made me think of this polish girl who engulfed me recently

NYPDAwesomeOct 5 at 4:03 PM

This is the second truck that exploded here in this area another truck a few weeks ago blew up around here as well!

Jt112805Oct 5 at 3:55 PM

Who stuck on the SIM6 in the HOV 😂

brooklynUser1977148023Oct 5 at 2:34 PM

God bless the first responders.

DonKeedik11Oct 5 at 10:30 PM

Horrible. Made me think of this polish girl who engulfed me recently

NYPDAwesomeOct 5 at 4:03 PM

This is the second truck that exploded here in this area another truck a few weeks ago blew up around here as well!

Jt112805Oct 5 at 3:55 PM

Who stuck on the SIM6 in the HOV 😂

brooklynUser1977148023Oct 5 at 2:34 PM

God bless the first responders.

DonKeedik11Oct 5 at 10:30 PM

Horrible. Made me think of this polish girl who engulfed me recently

NYPDAwesomeOct 5 at 4:03 PM

This is the second truck that exploded here in this area another truck a few weeks ago blew up around here as well!

Jt112805Oct 5 at 3:55 PM

Who stuck on the SIM6 in the HOV 😂

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