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Tractor-trailer erupts into flames, shuts down Rt. 247 in Ontario County

On Sunday around 5:43 p.m. deputies responded to a tractor-trailer truck fire on State Route 247 in Gorham.

Both Gorham and Stanley fire departments were called to the scene and extinguished the blaze.

Investigators say the fire started in the brake area of the vehicle.

Farmington Service removed the truck from the scene. However, State Route 247 was closed for approximately two-and-a-half hours.

No injuries were reported. The operator was identified as Kevin Germany, a Georgia resident.



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