Garbage Truck Catches Fire on Old Farmers

At 8:44am on April 2, Washington Township Fire Companies were dispatched to 51 Old Farmers Road for the report of a garbage truck on fire. Long Valley Engine 1-1 arrived on scene and quickly began knocking down the fire. Fairmount Engine 2-1 and Long Valley Engine 1-2 arrived shortly after and connected to the hydrant and assisted Engine 1-1’s crew in extinguishing the fire. No injuries occurred and units remained on scene for approximately three hours.