Car erupts into flames after crashing into embankment near Millerton Lake

Saturday, July 20, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County firefighters say a car that crashed into an embankment near Millerton Lake went up in flames, which caused a grass fire.

It happened around 5 p.m. on Sky Harbour Road.
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The fire burned ten acres of grass along the roadway before it was contained. Firefighters originally called for a rescue but canceled it. Authorities say no one was inside or near the vehicle.



California Highway Patrol officers had the road closed as crews worked to clear hot spots.
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Officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

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