November 25, 2024

Fire at Indiana truck stop damages multiple semis, no injuries

Steve Smith

Fire at Indiana truck stop damages multiple semis, no injuries

A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a truck stop in Michigan City, Indiana, engulfing six semi-trucks in flames.

The details: The blaze started around 2 a.m. at Gallops Truck Stop, quickly spreading to three trucks near fuel pumps and the store.

Firefighters, including crews from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, arrived on the scene and worked together to control the flames.
Four of the six trucks were completely destroyed before the fire was contained.

What we know: No injuries were reported, and the fire was put out within an hour. The cause is still under investigation.

If anyone has information that might assist the investigation, they're encouraged to reach out to Detective Evan Doperalski.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident and everyone made it out safely.

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