Firefighters averted potential disaster after a truck caught alight at a Pheasants Nest service station and flames spread to the diesel bowsers.
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The first of many emergency calls came in at 6.41pm on Thursday, sending Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue firefighters to the Ampol service station on the southbound Hume Highway.
By the time they arrived, the truck was engulfed in flames.
More crews were sent out from other stations in the region and hazmat crews from as far afield as Shellharbour were tasked to help out.
Dozens of firefighters were on scene to battle the blaze, which was brought under control about 7.50pm.
However, firefighters stayed there until about 10.40pm.
The fire from the B-double destroyed two diesel bowsers and spread into the station's awning, causing damage.
It is understood the truck was carrying cereal.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
