Oklahoma City firefighters extinguish trash fire dumped in front of station by garbage truck

Oklahoma City firefighters had an unusual call Friday after a Waste Management truck’s load caught fire.

Oklahoma City Fire Department officials said the truck “dumped its contents” in front of Station 31 on Friday so firefighters could extinguish the burning debris, according to a social media post.

“Firefighters rapidly contained the fire, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported,” officials said.

Officials said the incident was a reminder for residents to properly dispose of items, such as lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous materials, as they can ignite in garbage trucks and create fires, according to the social media post.