Fire breaks out at Swift Transportation lot in Phoenix, several trucks destroyed

A fire broke out at a Swift Transportation lot near Lower Buckeye Road and 75th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday afternoon.

According to 12news.com, The blaze engulfed several semi trucks parked in the lot. Witnesses say the black smoke could be seen for miles.

15 firefighter responded to the blaze, and were able to stop the fire before it spread further.

No one was injured, however at least six trucks were destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

12news.com posted of video of the blaze here.


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