Event Brief
May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
I-75 Fire Near Brooksville After Truck Mechanical Failure
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Dump truck trailer caught fire on I-75 near Brooksville, sparking brush fire and shutting down major lanes Wednesday afternoon.
WHO: Florida Highway Patrol troopers and responders
WHAT: A dump truck and trailer caught fire on I-75, igniting a roadside brush fire and causing major interstate shutdowns.
WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
WHERE: Hernando County, near Brooksville (I-75 Milepost 295)
WHY: The fire was triggered by a reported mechanical failure on the dump truck and trailer.
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