Two Trucks Set Ablaze in Hollywood, Florida

Sept. 30, 2005
Hollywood police say two tractor trailers that caught fire last night were deliberately set ablaze.

Hollywood police say two tractor trailers that caught fire last night were deliberately set ablaze.

The two trucks were completely engulfed in flames, but no one was injured, police Capt. Tony Rode said.

''We are investigating this as possibly an act of arson,'' Rode said.

The incident came to police attention at 11:31 p.m. Thursday at 1440 S. Dixie Highway, Rode said.

An officer was on patrol in the area, which houses several auto paint, stereo and body shops as well as several warehouses, Rode said.

The officer noticed the trucks on fire in the rear of the compound, and saw two young men -- possibly juveniles -- running from the rear of the business, Rode said.

The officer called for fire-rescue, and two arson investigators were called to the scene, Rode said.

Distributed by the Associated Press

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