Emergency teams respond to tanker fire on TX-360 NB at I-30
ARLINGTON, TX – Crews responded to a major incident involving a semi tanker that caught fire along the highway in Arlington Thursday afternoon, reports DFW Scanner.
Vehicle Fire (Arlington) Engine 5, Engine 11 are on scene of an 18-wheeler tanker fire on northbound Highway 360 at I30. Engine 11 reports the brakes are on fire under the tank. All northbound lanes are currently closed. Avoid this area.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) April 18, 2024
The incident occurred sometime before 12:17 p.m. on the northbound side of TX-360 at I-30, which is just northeast of Six Flags over Texas.
Police say that something caused the brakes of the 18-wheeler to ignite. It’s unclear at this time if the fire was caused by a crash or if any other vehicles were involved. Additionally, there’s no word yet regarding injuries.
Officials closed all northbound lanes of TX-360 while crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the wreckage.
A full investigation is underway.
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