Fire services were called to a logging truck that caught fire on Anzac Parade yesterday evening.
The fire caught public attention due to the black smoke cloud pouring from the vehicle.
Whanganui Fire Brigade station officer Gerad Packard said crews responded at 5.15pm on Wednesday.
“It’s believed the brakes had overheated on the truck.”
He said the driver smelled smoke, pulled over to the roadside and attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher before calling emergency services.