Semi fire turns potato haul into crispy taters, closes C-470 for hours
A semi hauling potatoes caught fire on C-470 between Highway 285 and Morrison Road on Tuesday night.
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A semi hauling potatoes caught fire on C-470 between Highway 285 and Morrison Road on Tuesday night.
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