Vehicle Fire on the Thruway

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 11:20 hrs. Company 19 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire involving a camper with a vehicle in tow on the New York State Thruway in the area of the southbound interchange.  Car 2 arrived to find a fully involved vehicle detached from the camper. Command advised all responding units to access via the northbound entrance. Car 1 assumed command on arrival. Crews from Engine 1 and Tanker 2 stretched a handline on arrival and knocked down the fire. Tanker 1 and Truck 1 were utilized for traffic and as a safety barrier for operating crews. All units were placed back in service at approximately 12:02.