Fire Breaks Out from Waste Collection Truck in Ota City

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".
By Isesaki FM's AI.

On the morning of the 27th, a fire broke out in a garbage truck collecting non-combustible waste in Otashi. The fire is currently under investigation, and it is believed to have been caused by an appliance that used rechargeable batteries contained in the waste. Six fire engines and other vehicles were dispatched, and the fire was extinguished approximately 30 minutes later. Collection workers used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire in its initial stages and prevent it from spreading. This is the fourth fire in a garbage truck in the city since 2022.