Bennett I-70 MVA Semi Fire

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

On August 7th at 11:13 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported MVA with a semi on fire on I-70 westbound at MM 302. As units were going enroute Medic 71, which was transporting a patient, rolled up on the crash and reported two semi’s on fire with all lanes of I-70 westbound blocked and one yellow status patient on-scene. First arriving Quint 91 initiated fire attack on the semi located to the east which had a mixed load of consumer commodities. Engine 92 responded eastbound in the westbound lanes and initiated fire attack on the semi to the west which had dumped a large load of lumber across all lanes of I-70 and the median. Chief 92 assumed Command upon arrival and requested additional tenders and law enforcement to close I-70. No hazmat was involved other than the semi saddle tanks. Brush resources were also requested due to a small wildland component. Medic 93 assumed patient care of the MVA victim who was transported to a local hospital. As additional tenders arrived fire attack progressed without incident, although extensive overhaul was needed. Colorado State Patrol Hazmat also off-loaded remaining fuel from one saddle tank. Heavy equipment was needed to clear the highway, which was closed for hours. Information and photos provided by Strasburg Fire Protection District

Unit on Scene:

Bennett-Watkins: Chief 92, Battalion Chief 91, Quint 91, Tender 91, Engine 92, Tender 92, Brush Engine 91 & Medic 93

Strasburg Fire Protection District: Chief 81, Medic 81 & Brush Engine 82

Byers Fire Protection District: Brush 71 & Medic 71

Sable Altura Fire Rescue: Tender 41 & Medic 41

Buckley Space Force Emergency Services: Chief 2 & Tender 8

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol Hazmat, Colorado State Patrol & CDOT

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District