Van carrying ammunition, propane tanks goes up in flames in Ridgeway

RIDGEWAY – Firefighters with the Ridgeway District Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the scene of a van on fire on Eggleston Falls Road. The red van crashed and went up in flames Wednesday night around 10 PM.

According to Ridgeway Fire officials, the vehicle was carrying ammunition and propane tanks. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire before it could spread. The male driver escaped and was not injured.

Ridgeway Fire Engines 1510 and 1511 responded. Henry County Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police closed the road.