Bin lorry catches fire on Milton Keynes estate

Firefighters were called to deal with a refuse collection lorry that caught fire on Furzton yesterday.

The call was made shortly after 12 noon and was reported as a "large vehicle on fire".

Bucks Fire and Rescue sent two appliances and crews from West Ashland.

The blaze was in the brake drum of the refuse lorry and a dry powder extinguisher had been used before the arrival of the brigade.

Firefighters used one hose reel.