PHOTOS: Dump truck engulfed in flames in Prince George
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A dump truck caught fire in Prince George County on Friday.
At about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, firefighters with Prince George County Fire and EMS were called to the intersection of Brandon and Willow Hill roads for report of a commercial vehicle fire.
When they arrived, they found a dump truck engulfed in flames.
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Scene of a Sept. 5 dump truck fire at Brandon and Willow Hill roads. (Photo: Prince George County and EMS)
Crews were able to put out the fire and stop it from spreading.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
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If your vehicle ever catches fire while you’re on the road, remember these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration:
- Pull over. As soon as you are safely able to do so, pull over and turn off the engine.
- Get out. Get everyone who is inside the vehicle out of it.
- Do not try to fight the fire. Do not try to put the flames out. Do not open the hood or trunk if you think the fire is under there, as it could cause the fire to grow.
- Get away and stay away. Move everyone at least 100 feet away from the vehicle, remaining aware of any nearby traffic. Do not return to the vehicle for any reason.
- Call for help. As soon as you are out of the vehicle and at a safe distance, call 911.
