Car Bursts into Flames after Crashing on Thanksgiving Day

Station 77, Engine 98, and Engine 99 were dispatched to the intersection of Old State Road and Mennonite Road for vehicle fire after an accident with injuries at 15:10. Police arrived at 15:12 and reported a fully involved vehicle fire with all occupants out of the vehicle. Engine 77 responded at 15:14 with a crew of six personnel and arrived at 15:18. Engine 77's crew pulled an 1'3/4" line. Engine 77 also connected to a fire hydrant close by. Crews made a quick knock down and the fire was placed under control at 15:22. Engine 77 utilized the Holmatro combi tool to open the front passenger door to expose additional fire. Engine 99 and Squad 99 assisted with man power. Fire police had the road shut down on Mennonite Road between Old state Road and Carriage Circle. Units remained on scene until 15:52 and the road was re-opened at 16:15.