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‘Zoinks, Scoob!’: Scooby-Doo monster truck 1 of 2 damaged in big rig fire

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‘Zoinks, Scoob!’: Scooby-Doo monster truck 1 of 2 damaged in big rig fire
Firefighters with the Sacramento, California, Fire Department work to extinguish a big rig fire that destroyed two monster trucks. (Courtesy: Sacramento Fire Department)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The trailer of a semi hauling two Monster Jam monster trucks caught fire on Aug. 29 along U.S. 50 in Sacramento, heavily damaging the oversized vehicles.

The rig’s driver was able to safely detach it from the flaming trailer, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.

Officials said a motorist noticed smoke billowing from the trailer and called 911.

The two monster trucks damaged were Megalodon and Scooby-Doo, both estimated to be worth $1 million each. The trucks were on their way to an event in San Jose, California.

The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

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The Scooby-Doo monster truck was heavily damaged by a big rig fire on Aug. 29, 2023. (Courtesy: KTXL)
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