US, Phoenix: Phoenix Garbage Truck Dumps Load After Catching Fire.

Phoenix, United States - July 04, 2026 07/04/2026 03:50 am GMT-0700 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Phoenix fire crews responded to reports of a vehicle fire near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road. Upon arrival, crews found a large garbage truck with smoke billowing from the compactor. The driver was forced to dump the flaming contents in a nearby parking lot to prevent the fire from spreading to the garbage truck. Fire crews deployed a hand line and utilized hand tools to sift through the smoldering trash heap, ensuring that all hot spots were properly extinguished.