TJ Phaserman 2 Posted April 30, 2008 Rosemont, ILL - A brake fire sparked a massive barbecue on Interstate Highway 80 near Hazel Crest overnight when a truck hauling 25 tons of beef ribs went up in flames, state police said. The semi-trailer truck was headed east on I-80 about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday and was exiting onto southbound Interstate Highway 294 when a fire started in the braking system, igniting a blaze that consumed the entire trailer, said Master Sgt. David Bird of the Illinois State Police. The driver escaped without injury. The trailer was loaded with about 50,000 pounds of beef ribs, Bird said. He could not say what cut of ribs they were, but added, "There was no sauce." The trailer burned down to its metal frame and remained on the side ramp as of 7 a.m., Bird said. He said it would be towed after the morning rush. No citations were issued, he said. Well there goes my meal for a month :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted April 30, 2008 DAMMIT! I love beef ribs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ussvwbeetle 0 Posted April 30, 2008 I'm glad I stay away from that stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted April 30, 2008 Such a waste, I think we should all observe a moment of silence for our fallen heros.......... The Ribs :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted April 30, 2008 speaking of which, mine are killing me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted April 30, 2008 ohhhhhh - was it a fast fire or a slow burn so you could smell the ribs cooking? :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
