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No one injured after dump truck bursts into flames in Tooele

Posted at 4:19 PM, Aug 22, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-22 18:19:49-04

TOOELE, Utah - Crews are investigating after a dump truck caught fire in Tooele Friday afternoon.

The driver was able to escape and no one was seriously injured when the truck burst into flames around noon.

Investigators said the fire sparked in the engine compartment of the dump truck pulling a trailer.

Authorities said roads were closed near 1000 N. on Main St. for about 20 minutes.