**BREAKING: FRIED FRENZY ERUPTS ON MAINE HIGHWAY AS TRUCK CARRYING MASSIVE LOAD OF CURLY FRIES GOES UP IN FLAMES**
A catastrophic crisis unfolded on Route 1 in Maine yesterday evening when a tractor-trailer carrying a gigantic load of curly fries suddenly burst into flames, sending a massive plume of smoke and crispy, curled despair into the air.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “apocalyptic” and “deliciously terrifying” as the truck, which was hauling an estimated 50,000 pounds of the tasty treats, became a giant fireball that could be seen for miles.
“I was driving to the grocery store to pick up some actual curly fries when I saw the truck on fire,” said local resident, Jane Doe. “I thought to myself, ‘This is either a sign from the universe that I should just stay home and watch Netflix, or a indication that the curly fry apocalypse is upon us.'”
The truck, which was reportedly carrying the curly fries to a massive food festival in Portland, was traveling at a slow and steady pace when the fire broke out. Authorities speculate that the blaze may have been caused by a faulty wiring system or a group of mischievous gremlins who love curly fries.
“It was like something out of a movie,” said Maine State Trooper, John Smith. “I’ve never seen anything like it. I mean, who needs a smoke screen when you have a burning truck full of curly fries?”
The fire was eventually extinguished by the quick actions of the local fire department, but not before the entire load of curly fries was reduced to a smoldering, crispy mess.
While some residents were devastated by the loss of the curly fries, others saw it as an opportunity to score some free snacks. “I grabbed a few handfuls of the burnt curly fries and I have to say, they were surprisingly good,” said local resident, Bob Johnson. “I mean, who needs a five-star restaurant when you can just grab some charred curly fries off the side of the road?”
The incident has left many in the community shaken, but also inspired a newfound appreciation for the humble curly fry.
“I never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually kind of glad that the truck caught on fire,” said local business owner, Sarah Lee. “I mean, who needs a boring old truck when you can have a truck that’s been transformed into a giant, crispy monument to the power of curly fries?”
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, but one thing is certain: Maine will never look at curly fries the same way again.
