LATE NIGHT INTERSTATE MESS

11/09/2026- 2235 hours: Company 3 and Washington County Company 13 alerted to Interstate 81 near mile marker 3 southbound for a vehicle accident- reportedly involving three tractor-trailers and one on fire. Engine 3-1 arrived to a semi overturned in the median and then continued further south to the two others involved and extinguish the tractor on fire. Squad 3 secured the lanes, made contact with the operator and checked for any other hazards. Fire in the semi was knocked down at 2244 hours with crews then working with Pennsylvania State Police to clear the backlog from Exit 5 (closed by Fire Police, Antrim Township and PennDOT), assist the towing services, collect debris and mitigate fluids on the roadway. Ambulance 3-9 transported one occupant to Meritus Medical Center. Responders cleared in 2.5 hours with the closure and detour remaining in place until the roadway was re-opened by PSP.