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Thanksgiving night blaze in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, destroys 3 big rigs

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Thanksgiving night blaze in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, destroys 3 big rigs
Three semis were burned in a fire on Thanksgiving night along Chambers Hill Road in Swatara Township, Pa. (Courtesy: Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team)

SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Thanksgiving night fire in the Swatara Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, led to three semi-trucks being wholly damaged.

According to the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team (DCHMRT), the Colonial Park Fire Company No. 1 responded to the fire near a commercial building.

The DCHMRT assisted the fire department, mitigating possible hazards, which included run-off from fire suppression efforts.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and an investigation is still ongoing.

No buildings were damaged.

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Born and raised in Little Rock, AR, Erica N. Guy decided to stay in her hometown to begin her professional career in journalism. Since obtaining her bachelor's degree from UAPB, Erica has professionally written for several publications about several topics ranging from lifestyle, tech, culture, and entertainment, just to name a few. Continuing her love for her hometown, she joined our team in June 2023, where she is currently a staff writer. Her career goals include continuing storytelling through her writing by being the best professional writer she can be. In her spare time, Erica enjoys trying new foods, cozying up with a good book, spending time with family and friends, and establishing herself as a future businesswoman.
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