North Oyster Fire/Rescue and Ladysmith RCMP responded to a fire at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Cedar Road around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22.
Stump grinding equipment being hauled by a truck caught fire after it appears one of its tires overheated and ignited. The friction from the rubber on the brakes appears to have caused the blaze.
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