Garbage Truck Dumps Smoldering Trash at North Texas Fire Station

Smoldering Trash Dumped at Fire Station

• 🚒 A large pile of smoldering trash, approximately 15-20 feet high, was dumped outside Wylie Fire Station 3.
• 🚛 The trash originated from a CWD garbage truck that picked up smoldering materials.
• 👨‍🚒 Firefighters from Station 3 were able to quickly extinguish the burning garbage heap.

Fire Prevention Lesson

• ⚠️ Drivers are trained to dump smoldering trash to prevent fires within their trucks.
• 🔥 The incident serves as a reminder for fire prevention week, emphasizing caution with discarded items.
• 💡 It's important to be careful about what you discard, as hot items like charcoal embers or hot rags can cause fires.