Dunlap firefighters extinguish truck fire on Highway 111

Truck fire. Deputy Sheriff Land and Deputy Chief Barker with DVFD

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A pickup truck caught on fire in Dunlap on Monday afternoon, according to the Dunlap Fire Department.

Dunlap firefighters arrived at an overlook pull off on Highway 111 just before 3:30 p.m. central time.

The driver of the Nissan truck and his dog were taking a break from the drive when his truck began smoking from the engine.

Firefighters said that by the time they arrived, the truck was engulfed in flames.

However, no one was injured.

Firefighters extinguishing truck fire. Deputy Sheriff Land and Deputy Chief Barker with DVFD