On May 11, 2010, between 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. four tractor-trailer trucks were set on fire while parked at truck stops in Kingdom City , Missouri. In each incident, the truck operator was asleep inside the truck’s sleeper when the fires were set, but fortunately no injuries resulted.
During this investigation, information was obtained indicating a similar fire occurred during the early morning hours of May 7th in Oakgrove, Missouri. The operator of this vehicle was also inside the sleeper at the time of the fire.
Additionally, information has been received indicating other trucking companies have experienced similar occurrences in other states.
If you are aware of any similar tractor-trailer truck fires having occurred in your state please contact:
Randy Cole State Fire Marshal – Missouri (573) 751-2930 or
Special Agent CFI Ryan Zornes, ATF Kansas City, Missouri – (816) 559-0754
