Box truck catches fire near power lines in Orlando

Orlando firefighters were dispatched to Silver Star Road over the weekend after a fire ignited inside a box truck, threatening nearby power lines.

According to the Orlando Fire Department, crews from several units responded to the 2500 block of Silver Star Road in the early morning hours on Sunday, September 15, after receiving reports of a vehicle fire.

Upon arrival, OFD crews observed a box truck that was engulfed in flames, with the fire posing a threat to a neighboring structure and power lines.

Firefighters extinguishing a box truck fire on September 15, 2024. photo by Orlando Fire Dept
Firefighters cutting into the box truck to combat the fire inside. (Photo: Orlando Fire Department)

The firefighters sprang into action and quickly extinguished the flames inside the box truck.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a box truck fire on September 15, 2024. photo by Orlando Fire Dept
OFD crews rapidly extinguished the box truck fire. (Photo: Orlando Fire Department)

There were no injuries reported.

No further details were provided by the Orlando Fire Department regarding the cause of the fire.

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