Car catches on fire on Highway 1 in Seaside

Published July 25, 2021 6:58 PM

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol confirms that a car traveling northbound along Highway 1 caught fire just before Lightfighter Drive Sunday.

The vehicle was fully engulfed and producing a lot of smoke. CHP closed the second and third lanes of the highway at 6:06 p.m., but have since reopened them.

Only one vehicle was involved. The fire is now out.

Check back later for more updates.

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