On Sunday May 25th 2015, Detroit 1st Battalion companies responded to a report of a unknown fire in the area of the I-75 & I-375 interchange. Engine 1 arrived on the scene and reported an overturned tanker truck fully-involved. Engine 1 assumed incident command and requested extra companies for water supply. A Hazmat Level II was declared.
The Marathon Refinery Fire Department was requested for their foam rig. Water supply was established. Crews attempted fire attack with Engine 1’s monitor until foam units arrived. Companies operated on the scene for several hours to bring this incident under control. Engines 1/9/27, Ladder 6, Squad 3, Hazmat 1, and Chief 1 responded with additional assistance from the Marathon Refinery. The cause of the incident is under investigation and there were no injuries.