Marion firefighters responded to a report of a garbage truck on fire on Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Marion Fire Department) 
Marion firefighters responded to a report of a garbage truck on fire on Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Marion Fire Department) 
Marion firefighters responded to a report of a garbage truck on fire on Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Marion Fire Department)
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony reports that the Marion Fire Department responded to a garbage truck fire on Thursday afternoon.
Dispatchers received a call at 12:37 p.m. Thursday, July 18, about a garbage truck on fire near the intersection of Front Street and Washburn Park Road. Upon arrival, crews discovered the truck engulfed by flames. This truck was fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG).
A preliminary investigation indicates that the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the hopper, thereby exposing the CNG tanks located on the roof of the vehicle to increased temperature.
There were no injuries.
Marion crews received mutual aid from Wareham and Mattapoisett firefighters.
Marion Firefighters worked hard to contain the fire, while maintaining a safe distance. Firefighter safety, preventing the rupture of the CNG tanks and protecting exposures were primary objectives.
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