Truck Fire Sparks Major Fuel Spill, Prompts Haz-Mat Cleanup

March 16, 2026 | Branchburg, NJ

A significant fuel spill has occurred after a truck caught fire at a Department of Public Works lot, impacting nearby storm drains and necessitating a hazardous materials response. Emergency crews rushed to 34 Kenbury Road following the blaze. Officials from the fire department indicated the spill resulted directly from the truck fire, raising immediate alarms about potential environmental damage as storm drains were affected.

Fire Department On Scene w/ a fuel spill from a truck fire in dpw lot. Storm drains effected. Hazardous Materials e/r.

Hazardous materials teams were quickly mobilized to contain the spill, safeguard the public, and halt additional contamination. No injuries were noted in the early reports.

The incident happened on March 16 around 10:30 a.m.

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