Wednesday evening brought an unusual scene to downtown Wayzata when a truck caught fire near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Rice Street—just steps from the Wayzata Fire Station.
Fire crews were on the scene in moments, answering what may be one of the closest calls in the department’s history. With the station less than a block away, the response time was nearly instantaneous. Flames were quickly contained before they could spread.
Wayzata Police also responded, assisting with traffic control and ensuring the area was safe for nearby businesses and evening commuters.
No injuries were reported.
