Box Truck Erupts In Flames In Walmart Parking Lot

ORLAND HILLS, IL -- A box truck in a Walmart parking lot erupted in flames Wednesday morning in Orland Hills. The store had to be evacuated. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Orland Park Fire Protection District responded to a 911 emergency call regarding a fire at the Walmart Super Center at 9265 159th St. in Orland Hills. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully involved fire in a box truck parked against the store building in the rear parking lot, fire officials said. Large flames and a plum of black smoke filled the sky above the vehicles.

Workers were on the roof making repairs when the fire started below. Customers and employees were evacuated from the 24-hour Walmart and to allow access to the workers on the roof. The blaze was contained in about 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The damage to the vehicle and store was in excess of $100,000.

~ Photos courtesy of Ray Hanania