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FedEx truck filled with Christmas packages catches fire in Fullerton

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A FedEx truck filled with packages ahead of Christmas caught fire early Sunday in Fullerton, damaging many of the gifts inside.

The fire was first reported at around 2:05 a.m., according to Fullerton fire officials. The truck was spotted burning on the southbound side of the 57 Freeway near the Yorba Linda Boulevard exit.

When firefighters arrived, they located the blaze burning inside the truck’s cargo hold. They extinguished the fire quickly, but numerous packages were destroyed.

  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

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  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

  • Many packages, including Christmas gifts, were destroyed early Sunday when a FedEx truck caught fire while traveling on the 57 Freeway. Fullerton firefighters extinguished the blaze and removed many of the damaged packages. (Photo by Southern Counties News)

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Fire officials Sunday didn’t know how many of the packages were damaged, or the extent of the damage to the truck. A cause has not yet been determined.

The truck driver was not injured in the fire.

Images from the scene showed numerous packages, including some in Christmas wrapping paper, on fire.