On June 5 at 9:33 a.m. Medford Twp. Fire, Police and EMS were dispatched to Longhill Court for a reported truck fire. Upon arrival, a Casworth trash truck was on fire approximately 25 feet from a residence.
The fire was quickly brought under control by firefighters from Medford Twp. and Medford Lakes. No residences were damaged but the truck was a complete loss.
Members of the Burlington County Hazardous Materials Unit and the Medford Twp. Office of Emergency Management responded to ensure proper cleanup of the truck and run off from the extinguishment of the fire. The driver sustained minor smoke inhalation but refused medical treatment on scene. The cause is being investigated by the Medford Twp. Fire Marshall’s office.
