New York City Fire Department

Queens - Box 8063 - North Conduit Avenue/Van Wick Expressway
March 3, 2008

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A 9,000-gallon gas truck overturned and burst into flames at around 1215 hours. Approximately 280 firefighters used a special alcohol-based foam to douse the flames. The fire was deemed under control in approximately two hours. The driver of the tanker was killed by the extreme conditions.

A 9,000-gallon gas truck overturned and burst into flames at around 1215 hours. Approximately 280 firefighters used a special alcohol-based foam to douse the flames. The fire was deemed under control in approximately two hours. The driver of the tanker was killed by the extreme conditions.


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