CLARKSTOWN, NY – Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening to a vehicle fire that erupted on westbound Route 59 near the Route 304 overpass, briefly disrupting traffic but causing no injuries.
Clarkstown Police and the Nanuet Fire Department were called to the scene after reports of a car engulfed in flames.
Officers and firefighters quickly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles or roadway structures.
Key Points
- A vehicle caught fire Wednesday evening on westbound Route 59 near Route 304.
- Clarkstown Police and Nanuet Fire Department responded to the scene.
- No injuries were reported, and traffic resumed once the scene was cleared.
Fire contained without injuries
Police said the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely before it became fully engulfed. Firefighters extinguished the flames within minutes of arrival.
Investigation into cause underway
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire, but no foul play is suspected. Clarkstown officers remained on-site to assist with traffic control while the vehicle was towed from the scene.
Police credited quick response from both departments for preventing further damage or delays.