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Fire Damages, Destroys About 20 Trucks On Indianapolis Lot

An autopsy has been completed, but DeFord’s cause of death and manner of death is pending.
An autopsy has been completed, but DeFord’s cause of death and manner of death is pending.

A fire that damaged or destroyed about 20 trucks on an Indianapolis lot is being investigated as arson.

The blaze was reported about 3:30 a.m. Thursday at M&K Truck Center.

Fire officials said smoke from the fire was visible for miles from nearby Interstate 465. Hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled from truck tanks.

Semitrailers and dump trucks were among the vehicles that burned. The company said 12 of the vehicles are a total loss and seven others suffered significant damage.

Damage is estimated at more than $1 million.