FIRE DAMAGES COMMERCIAL TRUCK IN DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S

(Oct 29th)

Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department and officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a commercial truck fire in downtown St. John’s on Thursday morning, October 29th.

At approximately 11:15 a.m., emergency crews were called to Circular Road between Empire Avenue and Bannerman Road, where they located an active fire that appeared to have started in the engine compartment of the commercial vehicle.

Firefighters quickly deployed an attack line and brought the fire under control. However, the front end of the vehicle sustained extensive damage.

There did not appear to be any injuries in connection with the incident.

Circular Road was temporarily closed between Empire Avenue and Bannerman Road while emergency crews responded. The roadway was reopened after the incident was cleared.