GreenfieldIN – Engine 22 and Medic 22 responded to interstate I-70 mile marker 104 for a vehicle fire. Upon their arrival they found a semi tractor that the brakes were on fire. The trailer was separated from the tractor. Firefighter Josh Hensley and firefighter Buddy Borden approached the vehicle with a water extinguisher. They applied water to the right rear tandem that appeared to be where the fire was to cool the brakes off. As Firefighter Josh Hensley took a hand lantern to look at the brakes the right rear tire blew causing debris to be blown at them. Firefighter Josh Hensley sustained a broken right ring finger, ringing in his ears and it blew the hand lantern into several pieces. Firefighter Buddy Borden sustained several lacerations to his face and ringing in his ears. Both firefighters were treated and released from a local hospital.
