Video: Fighting a Fuel Truck Fire

According to the video’s description, this fuel truck fire occurred on Friday in Los Angeles. at 2684 E. Eighth Street.

The fuel truck overturned while entering southbound 5 Freeway.  The wreck caused the tanker to catch on fire.

The truck was hauling 4,800 gallons of fuel.

157 firefighters were called to the scene to help fight the fire.

It took 80 minutes for crews to extinguish the flames.

Two nearby homes were damaged by the fire.

The truck driver was not injured.

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Video Credit: bigEcod