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Truck fire near Plum-Monroeville border causes road closure

Michael DiVittorio
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A truck carrying mulch caught fire in Plum on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
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The aftermath of a truck after it caught fire near the Plum and Monroeville border.
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The aftermath of a truck after it caught fire near the Plum and Monroeville border.

A tri-axle landscaping truck carrying mulch caught fire Wednesday afternoon near the Plum and Monroeville border.

Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Sims said the fire took place around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Old Frankstown and Hochberg roads.

There were no injuries reported.

Sims said the intersection was closed for about 40 minutes.

The chief did not say what caused the fire, which is still under investigation.

Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.

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