Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the Carmel Mountain Ranch neighborhood on Friday morning, and FOX 5 captured the moment on camera.
The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. at Ted Williams Parkway and Shoal Creek Road, just east of Interstate 15.
Other vehicles passed by the smoke-filled scene, and a fire truck blocked part of a traffic lane.
The fire seemed to keep flaring up even after the firefighters' response. Crews continued working to completely extinguish the fire.
No additional details were released on how the vehicle caught fire. Motorists may experience delays in the area as cleanup efforts continue.
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