Tractor-trailer hauling frozen curly fries catches fire on Maine Turnpike in York

YORK, Maine (WGME) – A tractor-trailer hauling frozen curly fries caught fire on the Maine Turnpike in York on Monday, according to the York Fire Department.

The fire happened around 1:40 p.m. on I-95 southbound in York. The tractor-trailer was hauling frozen curly fries.

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Officials say approximately 6,000 gallons of water were used to put the fire out. The trailer and cargo were a total loss.

It took crews several hours to clean up the truck, which caused significant traffic delays in the area.

No one was hurt.