Firefighters Respond to 18-Wheeler Blaze on Route 93 South

Photo by Courtesy of Andover Fire Rescue.

Photo by Courtesy of Andover Fire Rescue.

Photo by Courtesy of Andover Fire Rescue.
Members of Andover Fire Rescue responded to a reported tractor-trailer fire on Route 93 South close to Interstate 495 on June 22.
According to officials, when firefighters arrived, the tractor section of an eighteen-wheeler was completely engulfed in flames. With the help of other responding crews, Engine Company 3 swiftly established a hoseline and contained the fire before it could spread.
Neither the driver nor the responding firefighters reported any injuries, and the driver was able to safely depart the vehicle. Before ending the incident, crews stayed on the scene to put out any last hot spots and make sure the area was secure. Department leaders credited the coordinated response of Engine Company 3 and supporting units with bringing the fire under control safely and efficiently.