Truck fire in Cobdogla - 29 October 2024

Late this afternoon, the CFS were alerted to a truck fire in Cobdogla in the State’s Riverland region of South Australia.
 
Approximately 16 firefighters on 5 trucks attended the incident that involved a B-double truck transporting wine. Quick thinking of the truck driver to detach the impacted trailer from the prime mover and first trailer, along with the swift response of firefighters to extinguish the blaze resulted in saving of these assets.
 
Damage to the second trailer, along with its contents, is estimated at $500,000.
 
SA Police are supporting crews on scene, with the Sturt Highway limited to one lane traffic until the road has been cleared of debris and safe to reopen. Support has also been requested from the Department of Transport.
 
No cause has been identified and no injuries have been reported.