Name: Visible Flames From Semi-Truck Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-10-18T23:34:53.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire on Interstate 71 North near Lytle Tunnel in Cincinnati. The fire, originating from the truck's brakes, spread to the trailer, which was hauling a car.

Fire Contained, Overhaul Begins

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Firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire on Interstate 71 North near Lytle Tunnel in Cincinnati. The fire, originating from the truck's brakes, spread to the trailer, which was hauling a car.

Visible Flames From Semi-Truck Fire

Engine 29, respond to the request of District 1 to North I-71 at the Reading exit for a semi on fire.

 Engine 29, respond to the request of District 1 to North I-71 at the Reading exit.

 We need that cold water out there for a semi on fire.

Engine 29, respond to the request of District 1 to North I-71 at the Reading exit for a semi on fire. Bringing that cold water with you, sir. Engine 29, respond to the request of District 1 to North I-71 at the Reading exit. We need that cold water out there for a semi on fire. Fireground is E Edward 2.

An additional fire engine is bringing additional water to assist with the semi-truck fire on North I-71.

Dispatch, clear on the can handle for head rescue 14 to engine 3. Is dispatcher need on the fireground?

 That's a negative. We'll reach out in May if we need you.

Dispatch, clear on the can handle for head rescue 14 to engine 3. Is dispatcher need on the fireground? That's a negative. We'll reach out in May if we need you. That's clear. Dispatch, return to May.

 We might have to do a little overhaul on the trailer.

 Hey, Chief, we can handle with the units on scene.

 Alright, I'm just getting there in a minute.

 Is it at the can handle for heavy rescue and Engine 3, or else you got there?

Rescue 14, 3's have water on the fire. Looks like we got it contained. We might have to do a little overhaul on the trailer. Hey, Chief, we can handle with the units on scene. Alright, I'm just getting there in a minute. Is it at the can handle for heavy rescue and Engine 3, or else you got there? It's at the 3's house and Engine 14. We're good with these units.

Firefighters have contained the semi-truck fire and are beginning overhaul on the trailer.

does have a race car incident at this time.

Companies be advised, they are saying this race car inside of this trailer may have gas in it.

Firefighters report the trailer's race car may contain gasoline, increasing fire risk.

Information for fire. Vehicle is the trailer, and it has a race car in it. Race car might have gas in it.

Information for fire. Vehicle is the trailer, and it has a race car in it. Race car might have gas in it. Okay.

We're getting reports that this is a trailer hauling a car, possibly some fuel inside.

 We're getting ready to pull up. It's on the right-hand side.

We're getting reports that this is a trailer hauling a car, possibly some fuel inside. Dispatch, clear on that. We're getting ready to pull up. It's on the right-hand side.

Engine 3, we're not on scene yet. I was just confirming that it was not, it was not before the tunnel, between 2nd Street and the tunnel.

 That's clear. We're getting updates that it's north of I-71 near Reading exit. So, police are saying around the 2.7.

Engine 3, we're not on scene yet. I was just confirming that it was not, it was not before the tunnel, between 2nd Street and the tunnel. That's clear. We're getting updates that it's north of I-71 near Reading exit. So, police are saying around the 2.7.

All units responding, just received another call.

 Caller said he got on a North I-71 from Reading and sees a semi there on fire, possibly the tires.

 Rescue 14, we're on scene. Confirming the 2.7, northbound 71.

 It started as a brake fire. It's now getting up into the trailer. Tractor's disconnected.

 Dispatch, clear North I-71 at the 207 mile marker. Fire getting into the trailer.

All units responding, just received another call. Caller said he got on a North I-71 from Reading and sees a semi there on fire, possibly the tires. Rescue 14, we're on scene. Confirming the 2.7, northbound 71. It started as a brake fire. It's now getting up into the trailer. Tractor's disconnected. Dispatch, clear North I-71 at the 207 mile marker. Fire getting into the trailer.

20, I'm responding, if you need another car.

 Copy. This is technically District 2. It's up to you how you want to handle this.

 This fire and today get on scene to take care of the paperwork.

 Okay. Yeah, my bad. They had duplicate runs. They actually have three units en route now.

 Okay. Well, we'll stay until they get there.

20, I'm responding, if you need another car. Copy. This is technically District 2. It's up to you how you want to handle this. Okay. Do they have cars en route? Not yet. Or actually, correction. This fire and today get on scene to take care of the paperwork. Okay. Yeah, my bad. They had duplicate runs. They actually have three units en route now. Okay. Well, we'll stay until they get there. Okay..

Firefighters confirm the semi-truck fire started as a brake fire and is now affecting the trailer hauling a car.

681, just put me on the TSA at the district. I'll take the paper on those reports. I'll be en route shortly.

 I copy. 6281 has the papers. And 6211 and 13, we're getting another call about that semi on fire. They are saying it's north I-71 right before the MLK exit where the semi has stopped and there's fire underneath the tires.

681, just put me on the TSA at the district. I'll take the paper on those reports. I'll be en route shortly. I copy. 6281 has the papers. And 6211 and 13, we're getting another call about that semi on fire. They are saying it's north I-71 right before the MLK exit where the semi has stopped and there's fire underneath the tires.

Engine 14. Go ahead. Engine 3, it's on Port Washington Way somewhere. It's not between 2nd Street and the tunnel. Port Washington Way? Correct. Companies are going to need to hit Port Washington Way from the west side of Cincinnati.

Yeah, I'll take that back. I'm rolling up on it now. It's at the 2 of a 7. And the rear of it is on fire. Visible flames. I'm blocking the far right lane.

 Actually, I need to take the right 2 lane.

Yeah, I'll take that back. I'm rolling up on it now. It's at the 2 of a 7. And the rear of it is on fire. Visible flames. I'm blocking the far right lane. Copy. Actually, I need to take the right 2 lane. I copy. And-

Firefighters report visible flames at the rear of the semi-truck on North I-71 near the MLK exit.

Cars to respond on Fireground E Edward 2, for a vehicle truck on, semi-truck on fire at North I-71 at Lytle Tunnel.

 Engine 14, Engine 3, Truck 3, Heavy Rescue 14, SO2, District 1.

 Respond on Fireground E Edward 2, for a semi-truck on fire on North I-71 at Lytle Tunnel.

Alert, with chest pain, Fireground A2.Cars to respond on Fireground E Edward 2, for a vehicle truck on, semi-truck on fire at North I-71 at Lytle Tunnel. Engine 14, Engine 3, Truck 3, Heavy Rescue 14, SO2, District 1. Respond on Fireground E Edward 2, for a semi-truck on fire on North I-71 at Lytle Tunnel. Near the 1...

Firefighters are responding to a semi-truck fire on North I-71 near Lytle Tunnel.

Respond on Command E, E2, truck fire, 103 northbound I-71, cross of ramp from East 2nd Street to northbound I-71 and ramp from East 5th Street to northbound I-71. Engine 3, Engine 14, Truck 3, District 1, Rescue 14, Safety Officer 2, 103 northbound I-71.

 Engine 3, Engine 14, Truck 3, District 1, Rescue 14, Safety Officer 2, 103 northbound I-71.

Respond on Command E, E2, truck fire, 103 northbound I-71, cross of ramp from East 2nd Street to northbound I-71 and ramp from East 5th Street to northbound I-71. Engine 3, Engine 14, Truck 3, District 1, Rescue 14, Safety Officer 2, 103 northbound I-71. Engine 3, Engine 14, Truck 3, District 1, Rescue 14, Safety Officer 2, 103 northbound I-71.

Firefighters have received a report of a truck fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 71 N & E 5th St.

Visible Flames From Semi-Truck Fire

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