MESA, AZ — Homes in a Mesa neighborhood were evacuated Wednesday morning due to a fire involving a compressed natural gas garbage truck.
The incident started around 7 a.m. near Southern Avenue and Mesa Drive.
Fire officials say a city garbage truck caught fire and crews worked to extinguish the fire. There was "off-gassing" of the compressed natural gas tanks occurring and crews reportedly let it burn out.
Surrounding homes were evacuated as a precaution.
No further information was immediately available.
