PHOTOS: Fire crews responded on Friday to a report of a commercial fire on U.S. 395, discovering upon arrival that it was actually a semi truck and trailer engulfed in flames, according to Franklin County Fire District 3. The trailer was full of flattened cardboard, officials reported, and the truck belonged to Packing Corporation of America, out of Boise, Idaho.
The incident reportedly caused delays in northbound traffic on U.S. 395 for several hours, as crews from Franklin County Fire District 5 and Walla Walla County Fire District 5 responded to assist. The Washington State Department of Transportation was also on scene helping with traffic control. According to authorities, the preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by mechanical issues with the semi truck. The vehicle and its trailer were completely destroyed in the blaze.
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