Mechanical Failure Caused $500,000 Oregon Truck Fire
Investigators say a mechanical failure in one truck started a fire that destroyed two semi-trucks and trailers early Wednesday at Alpine Food Distributing in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Damage was estimated at $500,000.
KGW reports no one was hurt. Clackamas firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to the nearby building.
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