Fuel truck burns at Trail Regional Airport

A fuel truck caught fire Wednesday night at Trail Regional Airport.

Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue crews were called to the airport around 10:45 pm.

The truck which dispenses Jet A fuel was engulfed in flames.

It’s believed the fire started in the engine and could have been triggered by a failed block heater.

The fire was out by 11:30 pm.

Damage to the truck was extensive.

This won’t impact airport services.

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the blaze.

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