A fire that broke out inside a commercial trash compactor was quickly extinguished Friday in Sparks, preventing damage to nearby structures.
The Sparks Fire Department responded to South Rock Boulevard after reports of a fire on the property. Upon arrival, crews found a trash compactor burning near a building.
Forklift operators assisted firefighters at the site, who pulled the compactor away from the building. Although the flames threatened a nearby structure, crews brought the blaze under control before any damage occurred.
Authorities stated there were no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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