Close call for Brockton firefighters as burning truck explodes
Video from SKY 25 captured the dramatic scene
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By Boston 25 News Staff
BROCKTON, Mass. — A very close call for firefighters in Brockton on Friday afternoon. A truck that was on fire exploded on firefighters as crews moved in to put the flames out.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Toby Road, between North Cary and North Quincy Streets.
The video is proof that no call is routine.
Screengrabs from Sky 25′s video show how close crews were to the truck at the time of the explosion.
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Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes Close call for Brockton firefighters battling a truck fire - as truck explodes
There did not appear to be any injuries to the fire crews on the scene.
Boston 25 has reached out to the Brockton Fire Department for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.