Firefighters responded to a fire involving a CNG-powered garbage truck and attempted to offload the truck's contents for safety. However, the flames had already damaged the truck's dumping mechanism. The firefighters used hoses but had to avoid spraying the CNG cylinders directly, to reduce explosion risk. As they worked to control the flames, the CNG cylinders exploded unexpectedly. Following the incident, Fire Chief Lance Harris attributed the fire's rapid spread to a lithium-ion battery that was likely discarded inappropriately.
The firefighters initially attempted to offload the truck's contents to mitigate fire risk, but the flames had already compromised the truck's dumping mechanism.
Fire Chief Lance Harris expressed relief that no one was seriously injured during the incident, which was linked to a discarded lithium-ion battery.
Best practices for CNG cylinders advise against spraying them with water, which complicated the firefighters' efforts to control the blaze.
The investigation into the fire concluded that a discarded lithium-ion battery likely caused the rapid spreading flames, showcasing the dangers of improper disposal.
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