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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A tractor-trailer hauling frozen curly fries caught fire on the Maine Turnpike in York on Tuesday. (York Fire Department)

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.