Cigarette causes destructive car fire in Seekonk
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The entire frame of a car is scorched after a cigarette started a fire, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
The entire frame of a car is scorched after a cigarette started a fire, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
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Firefighters in Seekonk responded to a car fire on Fall River Avenue, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
Firefighters in Seekonk responded to a car fire on Fall River Avenue, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
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The hood of a car is seen scorched after a lit cigarette caused a fire, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
The hood of a car is seen scorched after a lit cigarette caused a fire, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
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Fire crews spray down a car to extinguish the flames, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (WLNE)
SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — A cigarette caused a destructive car fire in Seekonk Thursday night.
The fire happened at about 9 p.m. on Fall River Avenue.
Police said the fire started inside the car because of a lit cigarette. The flames were quickly extinguished but left only a scorched frame of the car behind.
An ABC 6 News crew was at the scene and confirmed that the two occupants were able to escape safely.
No further information was immediately released.
