Stolen truck crashes into ditch, catches fire, nearby homes evacuated: Central Huron OPP

A 22-year-old is facing charges after a truck drove off a ditch and caught fire early Saturday morning in Central Huron, Ont.

Around 1 a.m., OPP officers were called to a wooded area near Kitchigami Road west of Bluewater Highway.

A pickup truck, which OPP say was stolen, reportedly crashed into the trees, landed at the bottom of a ditch and started a fire.

Emergency crews tried to extinguish the flames, but high winds made it difficult, causing the truck and nearby area to continue burning.

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Several nearby homes were evacuated.

One OPP officer for treated for smoke inhalation.

Police say the suspect driver fled the area before police arrived but was later found and arrested.

A 22-year-old has been charged with motor theft.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.