Arlington Heights, United States - December 06, 2024 Shocking bodycam footage has revealed the moment a garbage truck exploded in Arlington Heights, injuring two police officers and a firefighter. The explosion occurred Friday afternoon when authorities responded to reports of a garbage truck fire on Derbyshire Avenue. The truck, operated by Groot Waste Management and powered by compressed natural gas, detonated as officers and firefighters arrived on the scene. The blast sent a fireball and thick gray smoke into the air, with debris scattered across the area, damaging homes and vehicles. Some truck parts were found blocks away, and several windows and roofs were destroyed. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the truck's natural gas tank exploded due to heat from an uncontrolled fire inside the truck.