From the OP.
It was only when ATC advised the crew of heavy smoke from gear while they waited to make a second take off that six tires deflated (fuse plugs) and the fire service poured water over the heavily smoking wheels.
No mention of actually attempting a TO.
Regarding water on hot wheels/brakes.
It seems that these days putting out a potential or actual brake/wheel fire on a loaded aircraft is more important than saving the wheels or anything in their way.
Personally witnessed a 777 brake fire extinguished with water. To be fair, the flames were licking the underside of the wing by the time the fire service got there so I can't say I blame em.
