FORT LAUDERDALE Firefighters Called in to Extinguish Tractor-Trailer Fire

More than 40 Broward sheriff firefighters were called in to extinguish several tractor-trailers that were engulfed in flames between two Dania Beach businesses early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. at T & M truck and trailer in the 2400 block of SW 32nd Street. It posed a significant threat as the fire could have potentially spread to the nearby building.

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Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue commended the swift response and aggressive actions of the nearly 45 firefighters who successfully contained the fire to the trucks and prevented it from spreading to the building. The fire presented challenges due to the heavy load of diesel fuel in the vehicles’ fuel tanks and the confined space between the two buildings, intensifying the blaze.

The firefighting operation lasted about an hour before the fire was fully extinguished. Unfortunately, five vehicles were completely destroyed in the process. One firefighter sustained a minor back injury and was taken to the hospital, but is expected to recover. Thankfully, no other injuries were reported.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by the Florida State Fire Marshal.