VIDEO/PHOTOS: A garbage truck fire prompted road closures in Visalia, according to the Visalia Fire Department. Firefighters say they responded to the intersection of Simon Street and Mineral King Avenue in Visalia after receiving a call for a garbage truck fire just after 2:40 p.m. on Thursday.
Once on the scene, crews reported that the truckโs load was dumped onto the roadway to prevent the vehicle from catching fire. Because of the fire and debris on the roadway, the fire department says Simon Street will remain closed at Mineral King. Traffic delays were expected for at least one hour as they continue to extinguish the fire and clear the debris.
