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Truck Fire Causes Closure Of Busy Roadway In Westport

A truck fire closed the Newtown Turnpike in Westport for more than an hour on Wednesday, May 29.

A fire in the back of a pickup truck closed a busy roadway for more than an hour.

A fire in the back of a pickup truck closed a busy roadway for more than an hour.

 Photo Credit: Westport Fire Department
Westport firefighters douse the flames.

Westport firefighters douse the flames.

 Photo Credit: Westport Fire Department
Kathy Reakes
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Westport firefighters responded to the call for a fire in the back of a pickup truck around 5:48 a.m., the department said.

Arriving companies, including two fire engines and the shift commander, found a pick-up truck in the roadway on fire. 

Firefighters quickly stretched a fire hose line and doused the fire within minutes, the department said.

There were no reported injuries.

The fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.

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