Semi Catches Fire at Elk City Gas Station

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September 23, 2021

By News Director Jared Atha

A semi caught fire late Wednesday afternoon at a gas station west of Elk City.

According to Elk City Fire Department Assistant Chief and Point of Information Officer Brian Pierce, the blaze appeared to have started in the truck’s engine compartment, however no cause has been determined.

Pierce said no injuries were reported and that the fire was quickly contained once crews arrived on scene. He said the truck was not near gas pumps at the time of the fire.

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