On December 21st, at 12:05 PM, the men and women of the Bedford Fire Department were summoned to a Motor Vehicle Fire on I-684 Northbound at mile marker 12.8. Within minutes of dispatch, volunteers were assembling at the firehouse and responding to the scene.
First to leave the firehouse was our ambulance 52-B-1 followed by Engine 110 and Rescue 44 all with full crews. Upon entering I-684, heavy smoke was observed looking southbound coming from the northbound lane. The first unit that arrived on scene declared the vehicle on fire. 2042 set up command and shut down I-684.
The vehicle was fulling involved by the time the firefighters on the engine arrived at the scene. Members began attacking the stubborn fire, eventually putting it out using foam. However, not after the car was burned beyond recognition. In addition, one person, the driver of the vehicle was transported to Northern Westchester with minor injuries. The vehicle was removed from the roadway and I-684 was reopened.
Units:
2042, 2043, 52-B-1, Engine 110, Rescue 44
Mutual Aid:
45-Medic, NY State Police, Battalion 16, Reliable Towing
