Hot embers thrown in trash causes garbage truck to catch fire in Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. — According to CHP, a garbage truck caught on fire during its route after someone discarded hot embers in the trash.

Officials say the garbage truck driver noticed flames coming from the top of their truck and immediately called 911.

Cal Fire and Westwood Fire both responded to the fire and were able to get it under control before the entire garbage truck burned up.

CHP wants to remind people to make sure that all embers are completely out before discarding them.

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