A ladder truck stationed at Concord Fire Department’s Station 8 caught fire early Thursday morning.
The incident unfolded around 4:18 a.m. when crews were jolted awake by fire alarms. Rushing to investigate, firefighters were met with a veil of smoke engulfing the bay, where they discovered a reserve ladder truck burning.
Firefighters swiftly donned their gear and got the truck out of the station and then extinguished the fire. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in the cab area of the truck, although the exact cause remains unclear.
While the fire resulted in damage to the truck and some smoke damage within the station.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
