Car in Orange County explodes into flames

Police say a Toyota Camry caught fire Tuesday night on Clove Road, just off of Route 208 in South Blooming Grove.

News 12 Staff

Jan 23, 2019, 10:46 AM

Updated 1,933 days ago

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A woman was driving in Orange County Tuesday when her car burst into flames, according to officials.
Police say it happened on Clove Road, just off of Route 208 in South Blooming Grove.
The driver says she smelled smoke and after her Toyota Camry stalled, she saw flames exploding from the hood.
She was not hurt and no one else was in the car.
Firefighters put the fire out in about 15 minutes. There has been no word yet on what caused the fire.


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