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Cortland firefighters tackle truck bed fire

Cortland firefighters tackle truck bed fire

Photo: Saga Communications/City of Cortland Fire Department


CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – No injuries reported after an accidental fire in Cortland.

On September 9, the Cortland Fire Department responded to Clinton Avenue just before 8 a.m. for a reported blaze in a pickup truck.

Crews were able to contain the fire to the truck bed, where it originated.

Investigators say the fire started after exhaust fumes from a generator the truck owner was operating ignited combustible materials in the truck bed.

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