Dover Township, PA – On April 17th, 2023, the Northern York County Regional Police Department responded to a garbage truck fire in the 5800 block of Old Carlisle Rd. in Dover Township.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:52 PM and the cause of the fire is currently unknown. The truck driver, in an effort to prevent further damage, dumped the load of garbage onto the roadway.
The Dover Township Fire Department was immediately dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames. The Dover Township Public Works Department and the Dover Area School District were both notified of the temporary road closure as a precaution after the fire.
At this time, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
The Northern York County Regional Police Department is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and will release further information as it becomes available.