In a bizarre twist of events, a New York Ice Cream truck, notorious for its exorbitantly priced cones, was engulfed in flames in Astoria, sparking a flurry of conspiracy theories and humorous speculations about potential adversaries of the frosty treat vendor.
The incident occurred mere weeks after The Post exposed the local community's indignation over the company's staggering $14 waffle cones.
According to The New York Post, the bubblegum pink ice cream truck was reduced to ashes on 21st Street and Astoria Boulevard, as confirmed by the FDNY. The incident has led to a wave of online speculation and jests, with one Facebook user humorously suggesting, "This is a hit," seemingly referring to The Post's expos last month. The report detailed how an NYIC truck was overcharging customers in Astoria Park, conveniently located less than a 10-minute stroll from the site of the fire.
The incident also sparked discussions on Reddit, with one user suggesting it could be linked to "turf wars," referencing the ongoing rivalry between NYIC and competitor Mister Softee. This feud has reportedly escalated to levels of intimidation and threats reminiscent of mafia tactics. Another Reddit user quipped, "Hopefully this is just an accident and not the Ice Cream Truck Wars Volume 2."
However, the FDNY has since doused these conspiracy theories, attributing the blaze to an accidental fire originating in the van's engine compartment.
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