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Vehicle fire on Highway 527

A vehicle fire was quickly extinguished by Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services late Tuesday night.
Shuniah vehicle fire
Photo courtesy of Blair Arthur

SHUNIAH – Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services was on scene late Tuesday evening at a vehicle fire on Highway 527.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire Tuesday around 8 p.m. on Highway 527 near Gibson Road.

According to a media release, first arriving crews reported a fully involved truck fire located on the southbound shoulder.

Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down, with the fire being declared extinguished at about 8:30 p.m.

There were no injuries and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

SFES would like to remind the public to remain free of distractions while driving and to slow down – move over when approaching and proceeding through an incident to ensure the safety of emergency personnel.




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