Garbage Truck Load Catches Fire Along Loop 306

By Lucas Banda, Oct 16, 2024

SAN ANGELO, TX – A Republic Services garbage truck caught fire along Loop 306 this afternoon, prompting an emergency response to extinguish the blaze.

It happened just before 2 p.m. between the Blumentritt Rd intersection and Wall’s Tractor Repair.

Upon arrival, smoke was seen rising from a load of garbage that had been offloaded from the truck.

Garbage Truck Load Catches Fire Along Loop 306

Firefighters were able to successfully extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

No injuries were reported.

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