Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley
A boom truck was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon along Highway 42 near Camas Valley. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading into nearby vegetation. No injuries were reported, and a fuel leak is believed to have caused the fire.
CAMAS VALLEY, Ore. - A boom truck was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24, along Highway 42 near Camas Valley, but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading into nearby vegetation.
Camas Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District crews were dispatched to the vehicle fire near milepost 57 at approximately 1:45 p.m.
Engine 4231 was on its way within four minutes of dispatch. When firefighters arrived, they found the boom truck fully engulfed in flames.
Crews immediately began extinguishing the fire, bringing it under control before it could spread into the surrounding wildland vegetation.
No injuries were reported.
According to the fire district, the probable cause was a fuel leak that allowed fuel to come into contact with the vehicle's hot exhaust manifold. The fuel ignited, starting a fire in the engine compartment that eventually spread throughout the truck.
Eight volunteer firefighters responded with Engine 4231, Engine 4230, and Tender 4260.
Crews spent approximately one hour at the scene extinguishing the flames, checking for remaining hot spots, conducting mop-up operations, and assisting with traffic control to protect motorists and emergency personnel.
The district also credited Tenmile Rural Fire District, Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Douglas Forest Protective Association for their assistance.
Fire officials said the quick response and coordination between agencies helped bring the incident to a safe conclusion while preventing the fire from spreading beyond the vehicle.
Images courtesy of the Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District
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