30 Vehicles Catch Fire In Taunton Auto Auction Lot

Oct 8, 2021 | Auto Auctions, United States

TAUNTON (CBS) – Dozens of vehicles caught fire in the lot of an auto auction in Taunton Friday night. Firefighters were called to the IAA auto auction on Myricks Street at about 5:40 p.m. and discovered approximately 30 vehicles burning.

“It takes a lot to get a car on fire but once it gets going, it takes a lot to get it out,” said Taunton Fire Deputy Chief Scott Dexter.

Because the lot is in a remote area without hydrants, firefighters had to stretch over 2,000 feet of hose lines to battle the flames.

A fire broke out Friday night at an auto auction lot in Taunton….Read Full Article | https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/30-vehicles-catch-fire-in-taunton-auto-auction-lot/ar-AAPicFG

(Photo credit: David Middleton/Taunton Pilots Association)

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