West Greenwich Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire on I-95 North

Photo by West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1 Members of West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1 pose with Tanker 23 prior to responding to the vehicle fire on I-95 North.

Photo by West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1 A vehicle burns on the shoulder of I-95 as heavy smoke and flames rise during the incident.

Photo by West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1 A firefighter advances a hose line to extinguish the vehicle fire while EMS units stand by on the highway.

Photo by West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1Crews complete suppression efforts as foam and water cover the burned vehicle on the interstate.
March 10, 2026 — Members of West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company #1 responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 95 North, deploying Tanker 23 and Ladder 25 with a crew of seven volunteers.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a vehicle heavily involved in fire along the highway. Crews quickly stretched hose lines and initiated suppression operations to bring the fire under control while ensuring the safety of passing motorists.
Assisting agencies included LMFD Tanker 1, West Greenwich EMS (WGEMS), and West Greenwich Police Department (WGPD), who worked together to manage traffic, provide medical standby, and support fireground operations.
Thanks to the coordinated response, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent further hazards along the busy interstate.