A TFC Recycling truck caught fire near the intersection of Jottom Lane and Wilroy Road on Friday morning.

The fire was reported at 11:03 a.m., and the first units arrived on scene at 11:10 a.m., according to a city press release.

Heavy smoke was showing from the bed of the natural gas-powered recycling truck when firefighters arrived, according to the release. The driver had already evacuated when they arrived.

Crews had to cut off the top panel of the truck to access and extinguish the burning debris.

The Suffolk Police Department assisted with traffic control.