Morning Vehicle Fire Near Wikieup

On April 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM E511 and C501 were dispatched to Highway 93, mile marker 116 for a reported RV on fire. Chief 501 arrived on scene and updated that the fire had spread to a secondary semi trailer and the brush. E511 arrived on scene and began fire attack on all components of the fire. The RV and trailer were both in the decay stage and were out within 15 minutes. The brush fire was stopped at 1/10 of an acre. Crews were on scene for approx. 2 hours and traffic was slowed but unaffected by the incident.

Firefighter Beau Jackson on the attack line cooling the vehicle.



Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ron Hood

Photos Submitted by Capt. Gail Jackson