Gas was being siphoned before blast, fire destroyed six U-Haul trucks: Company

Emergency crews responding to the U-Haul lot at 745 York St., east of Adelaide Street, about 1 a.m. Wednesday found several vehicles ablaze, police said.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.

Six trucks were destroyed and several others damaged, said David Anstett, U-Haul’s Western Ontario president, adding gas cans and gas-siphoning tools were found at the scene. “The trucks that were destroyed or damaged are being removed from the lot today, and it’s business as usual. We want to thank the London community for its support.”Article content

A rubber hose led from the gas tank of one truck to a collection of four jerry cans – one completely melted – sitting near the charred vehicles. Another four plastic containers holding a yellow liquid sat on the bumper of an undamaged truck.

I rented a truck from that location a couple of months ago and they said they had a problem with gas theft then. They were trying to keep the truck tank levels around 1/4 to discourage and minimize fuel theft.

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