By Melanie Lekocevic
Capital Region Independent Media
RAVENA — Flames and plumes of black smoke can be seen rising from a tractor-trailer that caught fire and at 10:45 a.m. was actively engaged.

The trailer is carrying a load of plastic goods, which is causing excessive amounts of black smoke to rise above Route 9W, according to preliminary reports.

Ravena and Coeymans fire companies are responding.
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