Name: Trash Truck Load Fire Spreading to Tree on Sidewalk video
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T19:19:26.000Z
Description: A trash truck in Redondo Beach, California, caught fire, prompting the driver to dump the burning load on the roadside. No other vehicles were involved, though a nearby tree may be affected.

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A trash truck in Redondo Beach, California, caught fire, prompting the driver to dump the burning load on the roadside. No other vehicles were involved, though a nearby tree may be affected.

Trash Truck Load Fire Spreading to Tree on Sidewalk

Regard for with command, we've got initial knockdown, we'll be out extended for overhaul.

Regard for with command, we've got initial knockdown, we'll be out extended for overhaul. 10-4.

Firefighters have extinguished the visible flames but will remain on scene for overhaul efforts.

Return from Englewood command. Go ahead. Be advised, we have shut down southbound Englewood at Gates. Southbound Englewood at Gates has been shut down. We have a water supply across the street from blocks. Copy, shut down southbound Englewood at Gates.

Southbound traffic on Inglewood is closed at Gates for firefighting efforts. A water supply is set up nearby.

Renato, wrangle with command. I'm tied in with the trash truck driver, confirmed. No further extension to his vehicle, also our station.

Renato, wrangle with command. I'm tied in with the trash truck driver, confirmed. No further extension to his vehicle, also our station. 10-4.

 Truck 61 is going to establish Englewood command. Truck 61 will be in command at this time.

 We do have a large pile of trash, approximately 50 feet in length, fully involved. No immediate exposures. We are getting water on the fire now.

Radio to Truck 61. 61. Truck 61 is going to establish Englewood command. Truck 61 will be in command at this time. We do have a large pile of trash, approximately 50 feet in length, fully involved. No immediate exposures. We are getting water on the fire now. 10-4. Extinguish it. 10-4.

Firefighters are actively working to extinguish a large pile of burning trash. No further vehicle damage reported.

 Per PD on scene, there are no other vehicles involved, possibly a tree on the sidewalk.

 Rodanda Fire Engine 64, confirm, other vehicles are involved or are not involved?

Rodanda Fire Engine 64. Go for Engine 64. Per PD on scene, there are no other vehicles involved, possibly a tree on the sidewalk. Got other vehicles and a tree. Rodanda Fire Engine 64, confirm, other vehicles are involved or are not involved? Are not involved. Copy that.

Police confirm no other vehicles are involved in the trash truck fire. A tree on the sidewalk may be affected.

Video shows heaps of flaming trash dumped on the side of the road.

Attention, Engine 64, vehicle fire, Englewood and Voorhies. The RP is the trash truck driver. He states that his load is on fire and he's going to dump it. He's southbound on Englewood approaching Artesia. Engine 64.

Firefighters have received a 911 report of a trash truck load on fire. The driver reportedly plans to dump the load.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Inglewood Ave & Artesia Blvd.

Trash Truck Load Fire Spreading to Tree on Sidewalk

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