Dump truck catches fire in Naples, no injuries

Dump truck fire. (CREDIT: NAPLES FIRE RESCUE)

A dump truck inferno leaves the truck burnt and damaged on Saturday in Naples after a fire ignited inside.

The engine bay and cab area were severely damaged and appears melted after the incident.

The Naples Fire-Rescue Department says the dump truck fire happened on Fifth Ave South in Naples in front of an Olive Garden.

The fire department says nobody was injured. The fire was contained to the engine and cab area of the truck.

Dump truck fire. (CREDIT: NAPLES FIRE RESCUE)

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