Driver, Passenger Escape Burning Car Fire In Brookfield

People inside a car that burst into flames on New Year's Day escaped without injury, authorities said.

A car burst into flames in Brookfield on New Year's Day.
Photo Credit: *Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department*

01/02/2025 10:47 a.m.

Firefighters were called to Sandy Lane in Brookfield around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday to reports of a car fire. Crews said the vehicle was completely engulfed when they arrived, but the two people inside had escaped.

Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and contained a fuel leak. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection also responded to determine whether the leak had any environmental impacts.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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