A million dollars worth of trucks were destroyed in a fire that hit a Maine trucking company — in two different locations, at the same time.
The tractors belong to R.C. Moore Inc. and were parked in lots located in Scarborough and Poland, Maine. The two lots are approximately 40 miles apart, however both fires broke out around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday evening, leading police to believe that the fires were intentionally set.
“It is very unlikely this is a coincidence,” said Steve McCausland, a spokesperson for the Maine State Police.
According to the Sun Journal, the fire in Scaraborough was reported by a trucker who was sleeping in his cab in the lot, and the fire in Poland was reported by a trucker who passed by.
No body was hurt in either location. In total, six trucks were completely destroyed and two more damaged. Initial estimates pegged the financial loss at around $1 million.
The investigation continues. No suspects have been identified.