New Orleans garbage truck catches fire [Video]

An IV Waste garbage truck caught fire in Lakeview Tuesday morning. According to a statement issued by IV Waste, a truck driving on Harrison Avenue caught fire while picking up garbage on its route. The company believes the fire was caused by an electrical issue. The driver was able to move the truck into an alleyway on Harrison Avenue to avoid damaging any homes or injuring any people.The company says crews are working to clean up and pressure wash the area surrounding the truck. A full statement is provided below: “Earlier today, on Harrison Avenue, one of our route trucks caught on fire. There are no injuries reported in this incident. “We are still investigating, but it currently appears to be the result of an electrical issue. Our route driver was able to drive the truck from the alleyway, onto Harrison Ave., to ensure there was no damage to any …