Small Fire Sparks On Tarmac At Philly International Airport

Small Fire Sparks On Tarmac At Philly International Airport

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Flames can be seen coming from a truck parked on the tarmac at the Philadelphia International Airport. (Twitter pic courtesy of @Kellso_215) Flames can be seen coming from a truck parked on the tarmac at the Philadelphia International Airport. (Twitter pic courtesy of @Kellso_215)
Video from SkyFOX shows emergency crews after the fire was put out. Video from SkyFOX shows emergency crews after the fire was put out.
PHILADELPHIA -

A small truck fire that sparked on the tarmac of the Philadelphia International Airport Monday night didn't cause any delays to airport traffic.

Flames could be seen coming from the truck, parked on the tarmac Monday night.

Emergency responders tell FOX 29 the call came in shortly after 8 p.m. The fire was quickly contained.

Firefighters say there were no reports of injuries.

A picture Tweeted by a FOX 29 viewer shows flames coming from the truck, which appeared to be parked not far from a plane.

It's not yet clear how the fire started.

Stay with myfoxphilly.com and FOX 29 News for updates.

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