Trailer full of french fries catches fire on Utah highway

Firefighters and a sheriff's deputy responded to the semi on a stretch of Utah highway; the load, at least, was already fried.

On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on The Midday Show
Published 12:17 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by UPI: “Look: Trailer full of french fries catches fire on Utah highway”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:17 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Utah.
BBN covered this story before: Utah toll now five dead; Pennsylvania shooting kills eight (October 11).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFirefighters and a sheriff's deputy rushed to a Utah highway today, where a semi truck hauling a full load of french fries caught fire.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwenty minutes ago I was craving fries, and now I feel like I caused this. Were they at least crispy?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorExtremely. The deputy reported the fries well done.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDr. Byte, tell us a gadget can finally fix soggy fries.