Hazmat called to Lawrenceville truck fire

Aftermath of tractor trailer fire in Lawrenceville
Aftermath of tractor trailer fire in Lawrenceville Photo credit Pittsburgh Public Safety

Hazmat crews were called to the scene of a tractor trailer fire in Lawrenceville Friday afternoon.

It happened on 35th Street of the Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Pittsburgh Public Safety says the truck backed into a utility pole, spilling fuel which caught fire. The pole broke, resulting in wires landing on the trailer.

The truck was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

Aftermath of tractor trailer fire in Lawrenceville
Aftermath of tractor trailer fire in Lawrenceville Photo credit Pittsburgh Public Safety

The driver of the truck escaped unharmed. Firefighters were able to put out the fire.

Hazmat was there to contain leaking fuel.

A nearby building sustained some damage.

Damaged building after tractor trailer fire
Damaged building after tractor trailer fire Photo credit Pittsburgh Public Safety
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