Greenwich - Tractor-Trailer Fire 07-18-11

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Date: 07-18-11

Time: 01:10hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Cos Cob

Location: I-95 SB on Mianus River Bridge near Exit 5

Frequency: Greenwich Fireground

Weather Conditions: Warm

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/well-involved tractor-trailer w/a vehicle involved and fuel leak. Numerous L/S/O's w/supply line established. Command reporting fire dropping below bridge. Tanker 6 requested for water supply. One victim injured and transported by EMS. Command reporting all occupants of vehicles accounted for. No other injuries reported. Highway shut down by CT State Police for three hours.

Reporters: sfrd18

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: GFD; CT State Police; GEMS; CT DEP; CT DOT

Initial Assignment:

Engine 2, Engine 21, Engine 5, Engine 1, Engine 3

Tower 1

Rescue 5

Tanker 6

Patrol 2(Fire Police Patrol)

Squad 2, Squad 5, Squad 1(Air Unit)

Utility 2(Fire Police Patrol)

Marine 2

Car 4(DC)

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