FRESNO COUNTY (KFSN) -- A fiery scene in Fresno County when flames were sparked on a gas tanker; it happened around 11:45 Monday night in the area of Central and Highway 99 south of Fresno.
CHP officers said a rear tire popped and caught fire-- a valve also came loose on the truck itself. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put it out quickly.
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Sgt. Manuel Peregrina with the CHP said, "The time of day, the evening, not much traffic, so that also helped a lot to deal with the cleaning."
About 10 to 12 gallons had spilled, but the valve leak was contained.
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No one was hurt and no word on what sparked the fire. Central between Maple and Chestnut was closed off for several hours.