ESTEVAN - Emergency crews were called to a tanker truck fire in northeast Estevan on Tuesday.
A semi-trailer unit caught fire at the intersection of Kensington Avenue, Nesbitt Drive and Rooney Road.
Estevan Fire Chief Rick Davies said their dispatch service received multiple calls around noon about the tanker truck. When they responded, they found the back end of the truck was on fire.
“It appeared to be an issue with the tires and the braking system,” said Davies, who noted it appears to have been a mechanical issue.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and cool the tank to ensure there were no issues. The tanker was empty.
There was no other damage other than the rear driver-side tires of the truck.
The driver was uninjured.
Everyone in the vicinity was told to stay clear as much as possible. The Estevan Police Service was on scene to keep traffic at bay. But neighbouring businesses weren’t evacuated.
Video footage is courtesy of Rick Sadick.
