Truck hauling alcohol through Peak Hill caught ablaze in wild fire

A truck hauling alcohol across regional NSW has burst into flames, with the fire spreading rapidly to nearby grassland. See the footage.

A truck hauling booze across regional NSW has burst into flames, with the fire spreading rapidly to nearby grassland.

The B-double truck caught alight about 4.30am Friday on Caswell St, Peak Hill, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Fire and Rescue NSW and RFS fire crews arrived to find both trailers ablaze with “large flames”.

An RFS spokeswoman said the truck was carrying a “mixed load,” including alcohol, with the fire growing large enough to ignite surrounding grassland.

However, firefighters quickly contained the spread.

The B double truck caught fire about 4.30am. Pictures: Supplied

With the efforts of all firefighters at the scene, the blaze was extinguished by 6am.

The RFS spokeswoman said the truck driver was fortunately uninjured, but shaken.

Authorities are now assessing the damage, which appears to be extensive.

Investigations into how the blaze was started have commenced.

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Originally published as Truck hauling alcohol through Peak Hill caught ablaze in wild fire