This morning at 7:12am a 911 call reported a dump truck on fire at North Main and Schofield Streets in Ashland. Ashland Fire & Rescue was on scene at 7:17am and the fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. The fire and response closed North Main in both directions during the morning commute, causing traffic congestion coming into and out of town. The cause of the fire is being investigated. No one was hurt and the road reopened just after 9:00am. Ashland Fire & Rescue firefighter extinguishing a dump truck fire. c/o Ashland Fire & Rescue
An emergency alert through the City's Citizen Alert system was sent to all subscribers to warn people to avoid the area and take alternate routes in and out of town. To sign up for alerts, please go to the City's website.
Ashland Fire & Rescue serves an area of over 600 square miles with professionally trained staff to protect lives, property, and the environment.
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