A truck caught fire on the side of Ga. 400 early this afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and slowing traffic. No one was hurt, and firefighters put out the flames fast.
🚨 Why It Matters: Car fires can happen to anyone and are scary for drivers and people nearby. Quick help from firefighters kept the fire from spreading and made sure everyone stayed safe.
🔥 What’s Happening: Drivers on Ga. 400 saw a truck burning on the shoulder. The driver pulled over and got out before the fire grew. Firefighters from Alpharetta Station 81 arrived soon after and put out the fire.
🌎 The Big Picture: Fires like this remind us to watch for trouble when driving and to know what to do if something goes wrong. Firefighters train for these moments and are ready to help when needed.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
