TROUTMAN, N.C. — An evacuation remains in place for businesses near a gas station in Troutman after a hydrogen truck fire Friday night, according to Troutman Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters said the hydrogen tanker truck hauling was on fire at a Pilot Travel Center along Charlotte Highway, just off Interstate 77 in Troutman.
All businesses in the area were evacuated as crews investigated the incident, firefighters said. The evacuation remains in place as of 7:30 a.m. Saturday, according to firefighters.
Crews asked that people avoid the area as Highway 21 shut down due to hoses across the road.
WCNC Charlotte has reached out to Troutman Fire and Rescue for more information about what caused the fire.
Check back here for updates and on the WCNC Charlotte app.
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