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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: NJDOT Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: NJDOT
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: Njdot A vehicle fire on Interstate 287 in Edison Township has forced the closure of all lanes and the right shoulder, causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute, officials said. The vehicle fire erupted on I-287 South just south of Exit 2 at around 9:35 a.m., the state Department of Transportation said. All lanes and the right shoulder were closed as emergency crews responded to the scene. Drivers in the area should expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes and consider alternate routes if possible. Officials are working to clear the scene and reopen lanes as quickly as possible.…

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by Chris Spiker
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Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING) Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Garden State Parkway (Developing) A crash and vehicle fire partially blocked the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. on Monday, July 29 southbound south of Exit 131 in Woodbridge Township, according to the NJDOT. Two right lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
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Police ID Driver, 33, Killed In Fiery Atlantic County Crash Police ID Driver, 33, Killed In Fiery Atlantic County Crash
Police ID Driver, 33, Killed In Fiery Atlantic County Crash A Passaic County man died in a fiery crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. An Absecon officer saw the vehicle on fire off Route 30 near Delilah Road just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Apr. 28, the police department said in a news release. The vehicle was spotted near the former site of Bayview Motel. ALSO SEE: Owner Of Exotic Candy Store, 33, Killed In NJ Crash Craig Doka, 33, of Oak Ridge, was found dead inside the vehicle. Absecon firefighters also arrived and put out the flames. Doka's vehicle was the only one involved in the crash. Anyone who saw the crash or has information…

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by Chris Spiker
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Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On NJ Turnpike Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On NJ Turnpike
Vehicle Bursts Into Flames On NJ Turnpike A vehicle fire was reported on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday, Nov. 5. It happened on the northbound side, just north of Interchange 8A in South Brunswick, around 5:15 p.m., the NJDOT said. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County
Police Car Transporting Prisoner Catches Fire In Hudson County Two police officers and a prisoner escaped injury in a vehicle fire on Wednesday evening, Oct. 4 in Hudson County, authorities said. The North Bergen police officers were taking the man, who was arrested in a scooter theft, to the Hudson County Jail when the vehicle struck a piece of metal on a bridge off an extension of Route 9 and burst into flames around 5:30 p.m., North Bergen Police Capt. Jorge Raposo said. @dailyvoicenewjersey The two officers and prisoner escaped injuries #fire #newjersey ♬ Fire Burning - Sean Kingston "They heard something scrape underneath the car, and …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Multi-Vehicle Fire Involving Hybrid Nearly Spreads To Rt. 202 Building (PHOTOS) Multi-Vehicle Fire Involving Hybrid Nearly Spreads To Rt. 202 Building (PHOTOS)
Multi-Vehicle Fire Involving Hybrid Nearly Spreads To Rt. 202 Building (Photos) Emergency crews were quick to douse a fire off Route 202 involving multiple vehicles, one of which was a hybrid, that nearly engulfed an adjacent building on Monday, May 8. (Scroll for photos) Initial reports came in just after 2 p.m. near 364 Rt. 202 in Bedminster: Somerset - Bedminster - 364 Rt 202 - Vehicle Fire - patrol on scene with two vehicles on fire with exposures to a residence. Posted by Central Jersey Fire Buffs on Monday, May 8, 2023 The Far Hills-Bedminster and Peapack Gladstone Fire Departments responded and found “multiple cars involved including a hybrid Toyota,” the s…

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by Valerie Musson
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Serious Crash, Tractor-Trailer Fire Reported In Central Jersey Serious Crash, Tractor-Trailer Fire Reported In Central Jersey
Serious Crash, Tractor-Trailer Fire Reported In Central Jersey There was a serious crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. A tractor-trailer also was reported on fire at the location of the crash, they said. The crash occurred at about 12:40 p.m. on Monday, May 1 on Route 440 in Woodbridge, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes south of Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, the DOT said. An unconfirmed report said there was a fatality. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295 Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295
Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295 A five-vehicle fire was causing major delays on Route 295 in Mercer County Monday morning, backing up traffic into Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of Exit 75 to Route 579/Bear Tavern Road in Ewing around 6:30 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-295 southbound south of Exit 75 - CR 579/Bear Tavern Rd (Ewing Twp) 2 Right lanes and shoulder of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/YKc66H8LJl — 511NJ I295 (@511nji295) January 23, 2023 The blaze had engulfed five vehicles and caused “significant” traffic backup as …

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by Valerie Musson
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Car Fire Closes Jersey Shore Highway (DEVELOPING) Car Fire Closes Jersey Shore Highway (DEVELOPING)
Car Fire Closes Jersey Shore Highway (Developing) A vehicle fire closed Route 88 in Brick Township on Monday, Nov. 28. All lanes were closed at about 11 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The incident was near Route 40 (Olden Street) in Brick, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Car Carrier Erupts In Flames On NJ Turnpike Car Carrier Erupts In Flames On NJ Turnpike
Car Carrier Erupts In Flames On NJ Turnpike A car carrier that burst into flames jammed the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Essex County. Three Cadillac Escalades, a Cadillac XT6 and a Chevy Equinox were damaged in the blaze  in the right shoulder of the northbound side of the eastern spur near milepost 107.5 around 12:30 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. Newark firefighters put out the fire, which was deemed non-suspicious, authorities said. No injuries reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Massive Multi-Car Fire Under Investigation In Sussex County (PHOTOS) Massive Multi-Car Fire Under Investigation In Sussex County (PHOTOS)
Massive Multi-Car Fire Under Investigation In Sussex County (Photos) Officials in Sussex County are investigating the cause of a massive fire that ripped through several vehicles in a local parking lot over the weekend. The Hardyston Township Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the blaze in the employee parking lot at 3 Wild Turkey Way just after 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews found several vehicles fully engulfed in flames and immediately began extinguishing efforts. Hamburg and McAfee fire departments provided mutual aid, and the blaze was quickly placed under control. Scroll down to view additional photos from the Har…

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by Valerie Musson
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Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down Blaze Spreading From 4 Vehicles To Business: Police Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down Blaze Spreading From 4 Vehicles To Business: Police
Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down Blaze Spreading From 4 Vehicles To Business: Police A dozen fire companies from Central Jersey knocked down a fire that spread from four vehicles to a nearby business. On Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 09:19 a.m., Middlesex Police Lt. Thomas Falk observed heavy black smoke and found a vehicle on fire at 4 Smalley Ave., police said. The fire originated in the engine compartment of a truck that was on the property and spread to three other vehicles and the structure of a business, American Power Cord Corporation.  The Middlesex Fire Department arrived and requested a second alarm activation.  Fire companies from the D…

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by Jon Craig
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Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County
Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County A car that caught fire on Route 80 caused serious delays and several lane closures in Morris County. The fire broke out on the westbound ramp to Exit 30-Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington shortly before 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, according to 511NJ. Vehicle fire on I-80 westbound ramp to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlington) All lanes closed https://t.co/BVGzcp6H7O — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) August 2, 2022 All lanes were initially closed, while two right lanes remain closed. Heavy traffic on I-80 westbound East of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Wharton) to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlin…

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by Valerie Musson
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Driver Killed In Fiery Sussex County Crash With Box Truck, State Police Say Driver Killed In Fiery Sussex County Crash With Box Truck, State Police Say
Driver Killed In Fiery Sussex County Crash With Box Truck, State Police Say A driver was killed in a fiery crash with a box truck in Sussex County, state police confirmed. A Freightliner box truck was heading southbound on Route 565 in Wantage when it was struck head-on by a northbound Ford Escape that crossed over the double-yellow lines near milepost 5.5 just after 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The Ford then went up in flames, killing the driver, Slota said. The victim’s identity was pending family notification. The cause of the crash remained under investigation.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Truck Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 (PHOTOS) Truck Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 (PHOTOS)
Truck Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 (Photos) Fire crews in Morris County were quick to douse a truck that went up in flames on Route 80 Thursday morning, authorities said. The fire broke out in the eastbound lanes by Smith Road in Parsippany around 7:10 a.m., the Parsippany Troy-Hills Fire Department said. Photos from the scene show a UniFirst uniform rental company truck billowing with flames and smoking heavily. 4/21/22 07:11 District 6 was requested to RT 80 East by Smith Rd for the active vehicle fire. Crews operated for over an hour to completely extinguish all hotspots. No injuries reported. Posted by Parsippany Troy-Hill…

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by Valerie Musson
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Car Carrying Trailer Ignites On Route 80, Vehicles Destroyed Car Carrying Trailer Ignites On Route 80, Vehicles Destroyed
Car Carrying Trailer Ignites On Route 80, Vehicles Destroyed Three vehicles were incinerated, a fourth was totaled and at least two others were damaged in a car carrier fire on Route 80. The trailer caught fire on the westbound interstate in Wayne near the New Jersey State Police Troop B headquarters in Totowa just after 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. Malfunctioning brakes were believed to be the cause. No injuries were reported. Ron Barbaro (tornadochaser66) captured video and still images: Wayne NJ Fire Dept and Totowa NJ Fire Dept operate at a Car Carrier fire Interstate 80 West near Minnisink Ave Feb 19th 2022tornadochaser66 Route 80 car carr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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HERO: Upper Saddle River Officer Rescues Rockland Driver From Fiery Wreck HERO: Upper Saddle River Officer Rescues Rockland Driver From Fiery Wreck
Hero: Upper Saddle River Officer Rescues Rockland Driver From Fiery Wreck An Upper Saddle River police officer responding to a crash dragged an unconscious Rockland County driver to safety moments before the man's minivan went up in flames. The minivan had slammed into a utility pole, splitting it at the base, on East Saddle River Road south of Lake Street just after midnight Thursday, Capt. Edward Kane said. The engine block was already starting to cook when Officer Tim Erstling arrived, Kane said. Erstling immediately pulled the 29-year-old Pomona, NY driver out and away from the minivan, the captain said. "Minutes later, the vehicle was fully engulfed," he s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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CLOSE CALL: Hero Tow Truck Driver Rescues Motorist From Burning Sedan On NJ Turnpike CLOSE CALL: Hero Tow Truck Driver Rescues Motorist From Burning Sedan On NJ Turnpike
Close CALL: Hero Tow Truck Driver Rescues Motorist From Burning Sedan On NJ Turnpike HERO: A passing tow truck driver helped a motorist from his burning car on the New Jersey Turnpike seconds before it was engulfed in flames. Nick's Towing Service driver John Tashian of Paramus was returning from a job in Newark when he saw the burning vehicle just off the road in Kearny at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, said his boss, Nicholas F. Testa. Tashian called a Nick's Towing Service dispatcher who, in turn, notified the Turnpike Authority. He then ran to the car to help get the driver out. They had gotten a safe distance away when it went up in flames, Testa said. Kearny firefighters doused…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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UPDATE: Man Killed In Fiery SUV Crash On Route 80, State Police Say UPDATE: Man Killed In Fiery SUV Crash On Route 80, State Police Say
Update: Man Killed In Fiery SUV Crash On Route 80, State Police Say A man was pronounced dead after a crash on Route 80 westbound caused his SUV to go up in flames Monday night, state police confirmed. The man was behind the wheel of a Nissan Pathfinder when he ran off the left side of the highway and struck a tree near milepost 41.5 in Parsippany just before 9:10 p.m., NJSP Lt. Jeff Flynn told Daily Voice. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames following the crash, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, Flynn said. The westbound lanes were temporarily closed for the crash investigation, according to a Tweet from the 511NJ Twitter page. C…

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by Valerie Musson
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UPDATE: Jersey Shore Woman, 25, Dead, 4 Injured In Fiery Route 24 Chain Reaction Crash UPDATE: Jersey Shore Woman, 25, Dead, 4 Injured In Fiery Route 24 Chain Reaction Crash
Update: Jersey Shore Woman, 25, Dead, 4 Injured In Fiery Route 24 Chain Reaction Crash A 25-year-old Jersey Shore driver died in a Morris County crash Saturday, authorities said. Stephanie Santora, of Jackson, was behind the wheel of an unknown vehicle that was struck by a truck pulling a utility trailer east in the left lane of Route 24 near mile post 5.7 at 12:22 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The impact of the crash sent Santora's car into a Toyota RAV4, which then struck a Jeep Cherokee, Goez said. Santora's car went up in flames and she was pronounced dead, while her 26-year-old male passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The truck d…

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by Cecilia Levine
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HEROES: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge HEROES: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge
Heroes: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge PHOTOS/VIDEO: Two Paramus police officers rescued a trapped driver whose out-of-control SUV climbed the steps of a Route 17 pedestrian bridge and caught fire. The 42-year-old motorist from Harriman, NY, told police his 2016 Range Rover hit something on the northbound highway shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. He lost control of the vehicle, which crashed onto the stairway of a highway pedestrian bridge just south of Linwood Avenue and burst into flames, Guidetti said. Officers Thomas Holden and Nicholas Perna arrived instantly, opened the rear hatch…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Video Shows NJ Officer Risking His Life On Thanksgiving To Save Driver From Burning Car Video Shows NJ Officer Risking His Life On Thanksgiving To Save Driver From Burning Car
Video Shows NJ Officer Risking His Life On Thanksgiving To Save Driver From Burning Car A heart-stopping video posted by a Middlesex County police department shows an officer running out of his car to rescue a driver from a burning vehicle in a Thanksgiving Day crash. The 3-minute and 40-second dashcam tape shows Monroe Township officer Douglas Perrone jumping out of his vehicle to  Pergola Avenue near Namsan Drive around 8:40 p.m., and running straight to the fully-engulfed Ford Fusion -- the driver trapped inside. Perrone tried using his fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, but when that wasn't working, he climbed inside of the vehicle and pulled the driver from the …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Video Shows Good Samaritans Pulling NJ Driver From Car Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames Video Shows Good Samaritans Pulling NJ Driver From Car Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames
Video Shows Good Samaritans Pulling NJ Driver From Car Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames A video posted by the Burlington Township Police Department shows a pair of good Samaritans pulling an unconscious driver from a car after a crash -- seconds before it goes up in flames. The dash-cam footage from a BTPD car shows Larry Scott and Domenique Golden helping the driver of a smoking SUV at the Shell Station near Sunset and Salem roads Sunday morning. An officer walks over to the vehicle to help as a cloud of smoke forms around the SUV. Moments later, all three emerge carrying the driver. They lay him on a grassy area next to an American flag away from traffic -- the smoking…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SUV Fire Doused In Glen Rock SUV Fire Doused In Glen Rock
SUV Fire Doused In Glen Rock Glen Rock firefighters doused a blaze that destroyed an SUV Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported in the Pamrapo Court West incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the charred Ford Explorer. Glen Rock police and Fair Lawn firefighters also responded. Glen Rock firefighters douse SUV blaze.Boyd A. Loving ****** Story, photos by Boyd A. Loving ****** Aftermath at Pamrapo Court West, Glen RockBoyd A. Loving

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by Jerry DeMarco
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21 Vehicles Destroyed In Ridgefield Fire 21 Vehicles Destroyed In Ridgefield Fire
21 Vehicles Destroyed In Ridgefield Fire Live wires temporarily kept firefighters from dousing flames that destroyed 21 vehicles on a lot off Broad Avenue in Ridgefield. A wire downed in Thursday night's storm ignited two vehicles in the depot, filled with hundreds of new vehicles, next to Metro Fuel on Hudson Avenue near H Mart, authorities said. Firefighters found two vehicles fully involved with live wires arcing over them, blocking initial suppression efforts. They doused nearby oil tanker trucks to prevent them from catching fire while they awaited PSE&G. The fire broke out off Broad Avenue (Route 1) in Ridgefield.D…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Minivan Burns In Sussex County Walmart Parking Lot PHOTOS: Minivan Burns In Sussex County Walmart Parking Lot
Photos: Minivan Burns In Sussex County Walmart Parking Lot Smoke billowed from a burning vehicle that spread flames to a grassy area Wednesday afternoon in Newton. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze that started in a minivan in front of the Walmart on Route 206 around 2:30 p.m. No injuries were reported and the fire was under control in minutes. The state's forestry department responded to contain the blaze in the grass, witnesses said. At the scene.Dave Wildrick A minivan burns in the Walmart parking lot in Newton.David Wildrick

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Far Hills-Bedminster FD Contain Car Fire That Had Begun To Spread Far Hills-Bedminster FD Contain Car Fire That Had Begun To Spread
Far Hills-Bedminster FD Contain Car Fire That Had Begun To Spread The Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department Sunday put out a car fire that broke out on eastbound I-78, the department said in a statement.  Firefighters found the vehicle on the left shoulder, where it had touched off a brush fire. The main blaze was quickly contained but firefighters had to apply fire-suppressing foam to the highway after spilled fuel ignited.  There were no immediate reports of injuries. 

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by Paul Milo