Semi-Trailer Unit Fire - 100 block of 71st Street West
At approximately 9:54 p.m. on May 21, 2020, fire dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a semi-trailer unit on fire near a large commercial structure. Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed a semi-trailer unit to be heavily involved in fire and began extinguishment; the fire was quickly brought under control and firefighters successfully protected the nearby commercial structure from extension of the fire. The structure was searched to ensure no occupants were present and property owners were contacted to attend the scene. No injuries occurred as a result of this fire.
Fire crews have since cleared the scene and were promptly re-deployed to continue serving citizens at incoming emergencies.