MATTHEWS, N.C. — The Matthews Fire Department was called to put out a fire on a semi-trailer carrying processed chicken Thursday morning.
The fire happened on the inbound lanes of Independence Boulevard near Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Crews were able to get the flames put out within minutes.
According to the Matthews Fire Department, the fire started from a rear axle of the trailer brakes before spreading to the trailer.
Officials said the truck was carrying processed chicken parts for Perdue through a third-party vendor. The truck was towed to a nearby wrecker.
Nobody was reported to be hurt in the fire.
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