Truck fire on Eyre Highway results in $400k damages

See the photos as a prime mover went up in flames on the Eyre Highway on Sunday.

CFS firefighters were able to put out the flames. Picture: Facebook

A prime mover has caught fire on the Eyre Highway, causing about $400k in damage.

About 2.30pm on Sunday, Country Fire Service crews were called to the fire about 105kms west of Ceduna.

The first carriage was completely engulfed. Picture: CFS Eyre Peninsula & West Coast

The flames started a grass fire. Picture: CFS Eyre Peninsula & West Coast

Firefighters were able to save the second carriage. Picture: CFS Eyre Peninsula & West Coast

Upon arrival, crews found the truck engulfed in flames, however eight firefighters in four trucks managed to save the second trailer.

The front carriage and first trailer were destroyed.

Farm Fire Units assisted putting out a grass fire that started next to the truck when it went up in flames.

The SA Ambulance Service also attended the blaze.