Car engine fire causes lane closure on James Madison Hwy, The Plains VA


A car caught fire at James Madison Highway near Oaks entrance. The fire started in the engine area and caused the front of the car to be fully on fire. Emergency services arrived and closed the southbound lane for safety.
Audio|Source: Fauquier County Sheriff and Fire, Warrenton Police
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Transcript:
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It's near James Madison Highway. The whole front of the car is on fire.
00:22
Southbound lane is shut down. Vehicle has West Virginia tag 49 whiskey one zero.
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West Virginia id card numbers are (number withheld).
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Location near Oaks entrance.
01:11
Rescue unit on scene.
01:13
One passenger vehicle with fire from engine compartment.
01:15
Fire is extending.
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Location mentioned:
Near James Madison Hwy, The Plains, VA 20198
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