Bridge maintenance sparks fire on Mississippi River, destroys boats

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) – Four boats sit severely damaged after a late-night fire on the Mississippi River on Tuesday.

Sparks from scheduled bridge maintenance started the fire.

According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, crews were working on the Hernando DeSoto bridge. Before the work began, a warning was given…

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