A garbage truck in Apple Valley encountered a problem with its load, which had caught fire. The driver took action by dumping the burning material into the street, as it had become too hot to continue transporting. This incident occurred under extreme heat conditions.

The Apple Valley Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Police officers set up a safety perimeter and confirmed that no one was injured. The Apple Valley Police Department used this incident as an opportunity to remind residents to properly dispose of hot items, such as charcoal and ashes, by allowing them to cool completely before throwing them away.

Further details about the incident are available from the Apple Valley Police Department.