Yesterday evening (11 Aug) at 18:40, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service were called out to a HGV fire on the A66 near Troutbeck.
The road was closed during the fire and subsequent recovery throughout the night.
A spokesperson from CFRS said:
"Firefighters used Breathing apparatus, CAFS (compressed air foam system) and hose reels to extinguish the fire.
"This was a great example of the Emergency Services and our partners working effectively to serve the people of Cumbria.
"Highways England and Egertons Recovery have worked all night to minimise disruption on the A66 following the HGV fire."
