Garbage truck fire closes portion of Somerville Road in Decatur

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DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur Fire & Rescue responded after a garbage truck caught fire on Wednesday morning.

Garbage truck fire closes portion of Somerville Road in Decatur — Garbage truck fire closes portion of Somerville Road in Decatur(DFR)

Officials are urging motorists to avoid the area of Somerville Road between Gordon and Prospect as it is closed due to the fire.

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