Firefighters avoid exploding ammo in vehicle fire near Robbins

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Firefighters from Westmoore Fire Department arrived to ammo going off in a truck that caught fire outside of Robbins on Wednesday night.

First responders were dispatched to Tarry Church Road at Browers Mill Road just before 9:15 p.m. When they realized ammo was going off from the heat of the flames, they held back some distance for safety.

It was reported that the driver was not with the vehicle at the time of dispatch, however the driver did return.

The entire front end of the truck was complete gutted by the flames. The seat and steering wheel wire framing was the only thing left in the cab of the truck.

The intersection was closed for a period of time while the fire was put out, and the scene was cleared.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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