Update, 4:20 p.m.: Around noon today, crews were dispatched to Byard Construction/McAsphalt (formerly McIntosh Construction). Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a tanker fully involved and immediately called for additional units, CFR reported.
Surrounding areas may have heard two loud “boom” sounds during this time. The sounds were tires on the tanker popping due to the fire.
The fire was under control around 12:30 p.m., and crews conducted a final wet down of the tanker with foam. There were no injuries reported. Kraft was shut down for a hose stretched across the road, CFR reported. Responding units included Engine 1, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, Ops 1, Ops 2, Squad 1, District Chief 1, and Battalion Chief 3.
Update, 1:45 p.m.: The origin of the fire was a 2,000-gallon tanker full of tack oil on top of a rock pile. Kraft Street is back open.
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Police are assisting Clarksville Fire Rescue with a vehicle fire at 114 Kraft St…