High Springs Firefighters Douse Tractor-Trailer Fire

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The High Springs Fire Department and High Springs Police Department were called to a commercial tractor-trailer fire just before midnight on Tuesday, June 27. The truck was located in front of the Great Outdoors Restaurant at 18587 Main Street, High Springs

Upon arrival, firefighters reported fire from the rear of the trailer. The driver was able to quickly disconnect the cab of his truck from the trailer and move it safely away. Firefighters had the fire out within a few minutes of arrival. “The cause of the fire appeared to be due to the trailer brakes overheating,” said High Springs Public Information Officer Kevin Mangan.

The trailer was hauling bottled water. The intersection was blocked for about an hour by High Springs Police officers while firefighters went through the trailer, ensuring all fire was extinguished and any further hazards were mitigated in a tactic called “overhaul.”

There were no injuries reported.

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