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Car Fire on State Route 7 Save Email Print
WTAP News
Posted: 10:30 AM Nov 18, 2008
Last Updated: 12:43 PM Nov 18, 2008
Reporter: Abby Kidder
Email Address: abby.kidder@wtap.com

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A morning commute turned into a scary situation for a Walker, West Virginia man.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Todd McDonald says Richard Monroe was turning southbound on State Route 7 from County Road 10 and noticed something was wrong with his car.

Monroe quickly pulled over, got out of the car and the vehicle went up in flames.

Sgt. McDonald says Monroe attempted to put the flames out with snow before firefighters arrived on the scene.

Firefighters got the blaze under control within minutes.

No one was injured.

Officials believe an electrical malfunction caused the blaze.

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Posted by: Nancy Riffle Location: Newark, Ohio on Nov 22, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I am so glad you are safe. Love your Cousin Nancy

Posted by: mommamonroe Location: Walker on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:54 PM
yeah it was a scary situation! He was driving his truck home from work. and Thanks wandy..he's ok.. we were shaken a bit about it but he's fine .. THANK GOD!! I wouldn't know what to do without my hubby!!

Posted by: wandy Location: marietta on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Glad he was okay.

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