Tractor-trailer fire prompts response at Snaggy Mountain Road intersection
Deep Creek VFC assisted Oakland firefighters at Crainseville Road intersection Saturday, Oct. 31
A tractor-trailer caught fire Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, at the intersection of Crainseville Road and Snaggy Mountain Road, prompting a multi-company response.
Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company said it was alerted to assist Oakland Volunteer Fire Department with the commercial vehicle fire around 1:10 p.m., according to a post on the fire company's Facebook page.
"An active incident is currently ongoing near the intersection of Crainseville Road and Snaggy Mountain Road," Deep Creek VFC posted, asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Garrett County fire dispatch records show Oakland VFD (Company 40) was dispatched to Snaggy Mountain Road for a commercial vehicle fire at 1 p.m., with tankers from multiple stations responding. An additional tanker was added to the call at 1:10 p.m.
Deep Creek VFC asked the public to "keep the firefighters and first responders operating on scene in your thoughts as they work to safely manage this incident."
