The Budd Lake Fire Department was dispatched Thursday night to a report of a truck fire on Interstate 80 East @ mm24.5, while in route the chiefs were told by the dispatcher they had several calls on the fire. Upon arrival the tractor was disconnected from the trailer and the rear half of the trailer was on fire. Engine 59 arrived and started to attack the fire followed by Tender 57 supplying water. Byram Twp. was called in with 2 additional Tenders to assist with water supply. Flanders Engine 95 and Budd Lake Engine 53 was called to help with overhaul. There were no injuries and the New Jersey State Police are investigating the fire, units went available 3 hours later. The tow company and NJDOT remained on scene to cleanup.
