Lebanon firefighters quell truck fire amid sub-zero temps

Staff reports 10:46 a.m.


Lebanon firefighters quell truck fire amid sub-zero temps

LEBANON - A pickup truck was destroyed this morning after it caught fire near a Little River Road residence.

Lebanon Fire and EMS was called to the fire scene at 529 Little River Road at 6:30 a.m. and found the pickup fully involved, officials said.

Firefighters initially had issues with the valves on a responding firetruck due to the bitter cold, but were able to utilize the department's formerly named forestry unit to get water into the hoses and onto the burning vehicle.

The blaze, which had threatened a nearby garage and separate vehicle, was quickly knocked down.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

The pickup is believed to be a total loss, fire officials said.