Webster Fire / Rescue Responds to Vehicle Fire on I-395 South

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Webster, MA — January 20th —A vehicle fire was reported on Interstate 395 South between Exit 1 and the Connecticut state line. Webster Fire / Rescue Massachusetts, located at 55 Thompson Road, responded to the scene. The incident, which was reported as incident number 26-1806, took place in District 2202.
Following reports of a vehicle fire on the interstate, Webster fire units were deployed to the southbound lanes, according to information from the regional fire dispatch. After arriving on the site, firefighters tried to secure the area, put out the fire, and lessen the danger to the public on the roads. Webster Fire & Rescue frequently responds to highway incidents along Interstate 395, which necessitates coordination with law enforcement and transportation agencies. Traffic was controlled until works were finished, and no injuries were recorded. After the scene was cleared, the units went back into duty.