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.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.