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Heavy equipment fire sparks early morning response north of Ladysmith

Ladysmith RCMP and fire crews respond to blaze on Trans Canada Highway near Cedar
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Stump grinding equipment being hauled by a truck caught fire after one of its tires overheated and ignited.

North Oyster Fire/Rescue and Ladysmith RCMP responded to a fire at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Cedar Road around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22.

Stump grinding equipment being hauled by a truck caught fire after it appears one of its tires overheated and ignited. The friction from the rubber on the brakes appears to have caused the blaze.

The truck driver was able to quickly disconnect the vehicle from the grinder and move it to safety. No injuries were reported.

-- with files from Duck Paterson