09/03/2026
Garbage Truck Fire Today – Safety Reminder
CTVFD responded to a garbage truck fire this afternoon caused by something placed in the household trash that ignited inside the load. The truck itself did not catch fire, but the trash had to be dumped in the roadway so crews could extinguish the burning material.
We want to remind everyone: please be careful about what you place in your trash. Items like hot ashes, chemicals, batteries, oily rags, and other heat‑producing materials can start fires inside garbage trucks and endanger workers and the public.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe.