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Truck of potatoes bursts into flames

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Rye Fire Protection District says a truck of potatoes caught on fire on Monday evening near Colorado City.

Firefighters arrived to Interstate 25, near the Colorado City exit, around 11:34 p.m.

A semi full of potatoes was full engulfed in flames. Firefighters worked quickly to put the fire out.

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No injuries were reported.

RFPD said it could take several days for crews to clean up the area following the fire.