articleThe Brief A garbage truck in Apple Valley dumped a burning load in the street to prevent a fire from spreading on Tuesday. The Apple Valley Fire Department quickly put out the flames, and no one was hurt. A garbage truck in Apple Valley had to unload burning trash in the street on Tuesday after extreme heat sparked a fire, prompting a quick response from firefighters and police. Apple Valley garbage truck fireWhat we know:The incident happened in a residential area near 148th Street, authorities say. The truck driver followed safety procedures by dumping the burning load in the street to keep the fire from spreading to the vehicle.