Truck loaded with 50,000 pounds of ribs catches fire

[shain from kane]

http://www.chicagotribune.com
The Associated Press


HAZEL CREST, Ill. --Twenty-five tons of beef ribs went up in smoke overnight after the truck in which they were transported caught fire south of Chicago.

Illinois State Police Master Sgt. David Bird says the blaze was ignited in the semitrailer's breaking system early Wednesday morning.

It spread and consumed the entire trailer, turning the 50,000-pound meaty load into a massive barbecue alongside the interstate.

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RIB FEST is being held early this year.

[DS1]

1. Chief Wiggum racing to scene

[deucemagnet]

2. (on radio) Bring BBQ sauce...I repeat, bring BBQ sauce! n/t

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. Oh, the humanity! matcom will be inconsolable!

:cry:

[MilesColtrane]

4. "...and there's hamburger all over the highway in Mystic, Connecticut."

[JeffR]

5. Big light in sky slated to appear in east

:)

[yellowcanine]

6. Too bad a beer truck was not also involved.

[shaniqua6392]

7. And a truck full of Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ Sauce!!!

Party down. :woohoo:

[av8rdave]

8. Almost could have been a Harry Chapin song!

Fifty thousand pounds of...