According to Wesley Fire Chief Lee Philbrook, on Sunday afternoon this tractor trailer truck carrying a load of peat moss, left the roadway on Route 9 at Day Hill to avoid hitting traffic, then struck several low-hanging power lines, and caught fire. Philbrook, who reported the driver of the truck escaped with minor injuries, said the intense blaze and thick smoke was caused by the burning peat moss. A section of Route 9 was closed for several hours. (Photo by Alvah Hawkins of Wesley used with permission)