Dump Truck Fire in Janesville, Wisconsin

The dump truck became involved with 24,000 volt power lines. The vehicle remained energized for 45 minute before the power was de-energized.
Oct. 18, 2006

October 9, 2006 2:20 pm Janesville Fire Department in Wisconsin responded to a dump truck on fire in front of Janesville Fire Station #5.

The dump truck became involved with 24,000 volt power lines. The vehicle remained energized for 45 minute before the power was de-energized.

The operator of the vehicle entered and exited the vehicle 3 times and received no injuries.

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