A diesel tanker truck ignited in DeSoto on Friday afternoon, prompting firefighters to evacuate a nearby neighborhood. According to DeSoto Fire Chief Bryan Southard, the driver of the tanker noticed smoke emanating from the engine while stopped at the intersection of Parkerville Road and Cockrell Hill Road. The fire quickly spread from the engine to the cab and then toward …
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June 8, 2024