Twain Harte, CA– There was a vehicle fire and small vegetation fire in Twain Harte earlier this week.
Cal Fire says on Tuesday a driver fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the road while traveling on Highway 108 and Twain Harte Road.
After the occupants exited the vehicle, they reportedly noticed smoke coming from the car’s engine compartment right before the engine ignited in flames. The vehicle burned along with an 1/8 of an acre of vegetation.
Fire damage is reported at $20,000 for the vehicle.
Written by tina.falco@mlode.com
This post was last modified on 05/12/2011 7:43 am
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