The volunteers of the Jasper Fire Department were dispatched to a location on Highway 63, near the Peachtree Community west of Jasper shortly after 10:00 on Monday morning when it was reported that a dump truck was on fire on the shoulder of the road.

The firefighters, along with other emergency crews arrived to find a large fire under the rear wheels of the truck quickly spreading to the rest of the vehicle.

Firemen battled the blaze and soon had it under control and no injuries resulted from the incident.

The large dump truck was owned and operated by the Texas Dirt Company of Woodville.

it is not known what caused the fire. However, one Fireman said it appeared that the brakes might have locked up, causing them to leave build heat catch fire.g

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