A Waste Management garbage truck caught fire on SB I270 between Middlebrook Rd and Watkins Mill Road on Monday afternoon just before 1pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Prirnger, the vehicle was fully engulfed and involved alternative fuel (natural gas).
The fire has been extinguished and there were no injuries reported. Most lanes on SB I270 are currently blocked before Exit 12 and one lane gets by to left. Drivers are advised to seek and alternate route and expect delays. We will post an update when more information is available.
Update – SB I270, vehicle fire is extinguished, natural gas fuel source has been secured, on scene @mcfrs FFs working on a few hotspots, some lanes blocked @MontgomeryCoMD @MCDOTNow @MDSP @MDSHA some traffic gets by to the left IAO Exit 12 https://t.co/N2XRKENhs1 pic.twitter.com/SQJWOY0adY
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 27, 2022
Update – SB I270 between Middlebrook Rd & Watkins Mill Road near Exit 12, Waste Management ‘trash truck’ vehicle fire, involved alternative fuel (natural gas), fire is extinguished, no injuries, most lanes SB I270 are BLOCKED before Exit 12, 1 lane gets by to left https://t.co/KjrxC0WsFa pic.twitter.com/dOvhM3KytZ
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 27, 2022
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