Fire causes $1M in damage to 3 Apopka garbage trucks

  • Source: WFTV ABC 9 Orlando
  • Published: 05/20/2022 12:00 AM

Three Apopka garbage trucks were destroyed in a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. City officials said it could’ve been caused by anything ranging from hot trash to rodents chewing on wiring. No matter what the cause, officials said the fire burned hot enough to melt the trucks’ tires and ruin their steel siding. Officials said the fire started with the middle truck and then spread to the two trucks next to it. One of the trucks is a rear loader used for yard waste, and the other two are front-end loaders used for businesses with dumpsters. The total damage is estimated at more than $1 million. The city said the damage will affect trash pickup for businesses.



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