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Tractor tire fire

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Trucking in Tennessee, Apr 17, 2019.

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  1. Apr 17, 2019 #1
    Trucking in Tennessee

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    Right past the scales going southbound on 65 near Etown this guy had just gone up in flames. Rear left tractor tire. Brake freeze up and get it too hot? Have to open picture to really see it. I wasn't slowing down. 20190417_110850.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2019 #2
    buddyd157

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    i would not have slowed down either....

    best to get past anything like thes, then be behind it.

    then too, one fire extinguisher would not put that out.

    this is what insurance is for.

    and that far left lane....
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2019 #3
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    Trying to put out a tire fire with extinguishers is nearly impossible. My guess would be bearing failure.
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2019 #4
    mjd4277

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    Was he hauling chickens? Those look like chicken cages on that skateboard.
     
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  7. Apr 17, 2019 #5
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    I was too busy hauling butt to notice. If he was they're fried now.
     
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  8. Apr 17, 2019 #6
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    McNugget Time!! LMAO
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2019 #7
    Double Dime

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    Would've been good to stop and help,
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2019 #8
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    Looks like a couple flatbed stacked up to me.
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2019 #9
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    I have a strict schedule to keep. As noted by people above, my extinguisher isn't going to dent a tire fire. I called 911 and they told me fire trucks enroute. The fuel tank is right beside the tire. You telling me you would have rushed over? The driver didn't even try.
     
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  12. Apr 17, 2019 #10
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    Frying chicken, where was the driver?
    Chicken for the children
     
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