Western Fire Department: Truck torched in Sunday night blaze near Steuben

STEUBEN- A truck was torched by flames late afternoon Sunday in Oneida County, emergency officials say.

It was shortly before 4:30 p.m. when 9-1-1 dispatchers received calls of a truck fire on North Steuben Road, town of Steuben.

Western Fire Department was the primary responder. According to officials, a Dodge Ram pick-up truck burst into flames while towing an industrial pressure washer.

In addition, the truck was also carrying an additional pair of pressure washing units and a fuel tank, which had a capacity of approximately 200-gallons, officials said.

Leaking fuel into a nearby ditch had also ignited by the time firefighters arrived. However, emergency responders managed to douse the flames and keep them from spreading into the surrounding woods.

New York State DEC was notified of the fuel leakage. Members from the New York State Police, DEC Spill Response Team and Shuefelts Towing all provided assistance.

Images by Western Fire Department.