On Friday morning, a student on his way to school noticed smoke creeping into the cab of his pickup truck. He pulled over on Ritter Road in Robbins and lifted the hood to find his engine engulfed in flames. 

Video contributed to Sandhills Sentinel.

Robbins Fire Department responded and was able to extinguish the fire quickly, but not before the front end and cab of the truck were destroyed. No injuries were reported.

Pickup truck catches fire
A Robbins firefighter finishes extinguishing a pickup truck fire on Oct. 4. Photo by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Megan Hall.

Authorities on the scene said the cause of the fire is under investigation at this point.

State Highway Patrol also responded to the incident.

Feature photo: A pickup truck in Robbins catches fire on Oct. 4. Photo contributed to Sandhills Sentinel.

~Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Megan Hall.