WELLINGTON COUNTY – Puslinch Firefighters were called to a fully involved transport truck fire on Highway 401 Westbound between the 6s late Wednesday afternoon.
Ontario Provincial Police say the truck was loaded with paper.
Police had to block some 401 Westbound lanes for fire crews.
Puslinch Firefighters are fighting a fully involved transport truck fire on Highway 401 Westbound between the 6s. OPP have some Westbound lanes closed. No injuries. Avoid the area and slow down if you are driving by for the safety of our emergency workers. @TwpPuslinchON pic.twitter.com/fJZLD6JLMn
— Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service (@PuslinchFRS) February 2, 2022
In an updated tweet from OPP, the fire was reported out and crews began offloading the burn paper rolls.
Update: The fire is out, two lanes are open, just the one right lane is blocked. Offloading of the burnt paper rolls will take several hours. pic.twitter.com/qVFzVLRX2h
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 2, 2022
No injuries were reported. There is no word at this time of what caused the fire.