SUPPLY, NC — Firefighters with the Supply Volunteer Fire Department quickly knocked down a commercial vehicle fire involving a dump truck early Sunday afternoon along Greenswamp Road, temporarily closing the roadway to traffic while emergency crews cleared the scene.
According to department officials, emergency units were dispatched to the incident at 3:45 p.m. Engine 1, Engine 2, and Chief 13 responded to the scene and located a heavy commercial dump truck with active flames visible inside the vehicle’s cab.
Fire crews immediately deployed a 1 ¾-inch handline and swiftly suppressed the fire before it could spread further into the vehicle or surrounding area.
To ensure the safety of emergency personnel during suppression and overhaul operations, Greenswamp Road was closed to traffic for a brief period. The road was reopened shortly after crews secured the area and cleared equipment.
No injuries were reported during the incident. Fire officials thanked responding crews for their swift response and expressed appreciation to local motorists for their patience during the temporary road closure.
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