Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a tractor trailer-fire on Thursday, October 5, around 10:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on the I-270 Spur, in the area of the MCPS school bus depot. The fire was caused by a damaged fuel tank and there were no injuries reported.
Hazmat assisted at the scene due to a fuel spill. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Aaron Wolf.
Update – SB I270 at Split, vehicle fire, tractor trailer (cargo water), damaged fuel tank, @mcfrs HazMat assisting, some lanes blocked, @MDSP @MDSHA
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 6, 2023