Recycling truck catches fire in Penhold

PENHOLD- Shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Penhold fire crews responded to a fire that had started in a garbage (recycle) truck.

Acting Fire Lieutenant Jamie Southwell said “The driver noticed the contents on fire but was unable to dump his load.”

Penhold Public Works was called and a loader was brought to the scene and used to help unload the vehicle. 

Fire crews remained in scene for close to 2 hours cleaning up.

No word yet on a cause.

(Gary McKinnon)