BRISTOW — A Ford F-550 pick-up hauling a wood chipper caught fire this morning about 9:15.
Police and fire and rescue crews were called to the scene on Bristow Road near Barbee Road, according to Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus.
Crews doused the blaze and the truck and chipper were removed from the roadway.
No one was injured.
The truck fire occurred near the Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre.
Thanks to Jeff Gallop for sending us these photos.
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