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I-43 northbound vehicle fire courtesy Tara Bolden
I-43 northbound vehicle fire courtesy Tara Bolden
MEQUON -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle fully engulfed in flames on I-43 northbound in Mequon. It happened shortly before 8 a.m., on Wednesday, January 24th.
Vehicle fire on I-43 northbound in Mequon courtesy: Tara Bolden
Vehicle fire on I-43 northbound in Mequon courtesy: Tara Bolden
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the car was on the shoulder of the road near the County Line exit.
The sheriff's office says the black Volkswagen Jetta started smoking and the driver pulled over. The driver and a passenger were able to get out safely before the car became fully engulfed in flames.
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I-43 car fire courtesy Danette Long.mp4
I-43 car fire courtesy Danette Long.mp4
Traffic was slowed while emergency crews responded to the scene.
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office was assisted by North Shore Fire Department, Mequon Fire Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.