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Pictured are firefighters as they battle to contain a truck fire on the Whiteville Road on Tuesday, May 3. What caused the refrigerated trailer to be engulfed in flames was not known as of press time. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
By: TONY MARKS
Editor
Seven units and 17 firefighters from Ville Platte, Belaire Cove, and Faubourg Fire Departments responded to a fiery scene on the Whiteville Road near the intersection of Lamar Road. At the scene, the firefighters were containing a vehicle fire that was reported at 1:32 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. The vehicle was a refrigerated trailer carrying French fries. As of press time, the…
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