Fire in refuse truck contained

Smoke pours out of a refuse truck at the yacht marina in Ta' Xbiex this morning. The blaze was contained and stopped from causing serious damage to the truck thanks to prompt action by the driver, using a portable fire extinguisher. Yachtsmen also lent...

Smoke pours out of a refuse truck at the yacht marina in Ta' Xbiex this morning.

The blaze was contained and stopped from causing serious damage to the truck thanks to prompt action by the driver, using a portable fire extinguisher. Yachtsmen also lent a hand with their fire extinguishers. Fire-fighters took over within minutes.

Picture: Damian Schembri - mynews@timesofmalta.com

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