UPDATE 1:39 p.m., Aug. 14, 2026: No injuries occurred in the fire, a spokesperson for Maricopa Fire/Medical Department confirmed. 

“[The] driver noticed the smoke coming from their work truck, pulled over, got out and [called] for fire [assistance],” they said. 

A propane tank inside the truck ignited due to the flames, but there was no damage to the surrounding area. 

The fire’s cause is under investigation. 

ORIGINAL STORY 1:24 p.m., Aug. 14, 2026: A truck fire temporarily shut down part of Porter Road during the lunch rush today.

Fire crews responded to a report of a black work truck on fire around 12:30 p.m. in a southbound lane of Porter Road, just south of Smith-Enke Road, according to Phoenix Regional Dispatch.

A reporter at the scene saw heavy white smoke surrounding the truck as crews worked to extinguish the fire.

The fire caused both north- and southbound lanes to close as crews responded. Southbound lanes remained closed as of 1:15 p.m.

A spokesperson for Maricopa Fire/Medical Department confirmed the blaze was the result of an engine fire and the vehicle was unoccupied when crews arrived. 

This is a breaking story, check back for updates.

Monica D. Spencer contributed to this report.