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Semi-trailer catches fire in Brandon

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a semi-trailer fire on the Trans-Canada Highway late Sunday night, July 12, 2020.

Brandon firefighters launch an offensive attack on a semi-trailer on the Trans-Canada Highway July 12, 2020 (Liam Pattison Photography)
A firefighter inside the trailer putting out hotspots (Liam Pattison Photography)

Around 11:00 pm firefighters arrived on the scene of a well involved fire in front of the Motel 6. The driver of the semi was able to detach the tractor prior to emergency crews arriving.

An offensive attack was launched and firefighters added foam to the water to help smother the blaze.

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BFES engine in foreground as firefighter pour water into the semi-trailer (Liam Pattison Photography)
Crews watch as firefighters continue to pour water onto the smoking semi-trailer (Liam Pattison Photography)

It took crews the better part of an hour to knock the flames down. They remained on scene putting out hot spots and mopping up until the early morning hours on Monday, July 13, 2020.

The trailer is a total write-off.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

© News4.ca 2020

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