Vehicle Fire on 101 in Northern Mendocino Early Friday Evening
Black smoke poured from the burning car yesterday evening. [Photo by Anjoliena Gerard ]
According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page, initial reports indicated a person and a dog may have been inside the vehicle while it was still moving and on fire. Within minutes, additional callers clarified that the vehicle had pulled over to the right-hand side of the highway and that the occupant and a dog were seen walking away from it.
Witnesses described heavy black smoke billowing up and flames engulfing the vehicle. By about 6:45 p.m., nearby grass was reported to be starting to catch fire.
CHP later confirmed there were no occupants in or around the vehicle and no injuries were reported.
Fire crews responded and extinguished the blaze by approximately 7:14 p.m. The vehicle was described as completely burned, and a tow was requested to remove the wreckage from the scene.
Please remember this story is based on initial CHP information and may be updated as authorities release further details.
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Good job of getting the rig completely off the road. Can’t read the license plate. TG no injuries. Thank you, responders.
Pulled to side of the road and the driver and dog managed to get out and walk away. I am very thankful they were not trapped inside. Car on fire at 6:40 p.m. and the first responders had it out by 7:14 p.m. Great job firefighters!