By Y.M. Lowy

Firefighters responded to a garbage truck fire on Foster Avenue — directly in front of the FDNY Engine 250 firehouse off McDonald Avenue.

The flames broke out in the rear of the truck, just feet from the station doors. With crews already inside the firehouse, firefighters were able to respond immediately, bringing the situation under control quickly.

It appears the fire may have started after something flammable was thrown out with the trash, igniting inside the truck’s load. As is standard in these situations, firefighters emptied piles of garbage onto the street to fully extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading.

The scene briefly turned messy as debris covered part of the roadway, but crews remained on scene to ensure everything was safely put out and thoroughly cleaned up. No injuries were reported.

photos: Dovid Jaroslawicz