Kyarra Harris
Monterey Daily Herald
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MONTEREY >> A classic car was engulfed in flames, totaling more than $1 million in losses. The Monterey Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Sunday, on the northbound Highway 1 Munras Ave. off-ramp around 7 p.m.
When the first crew arrived, the car was fully engulfed, with the fire spreading to nearby vegetation according to a press release from the city of Monterey. Crews prevented the fire from spreading to the tow vehicle and were able to detach the tow vehicle from the trailer, which sustained only minor damage. The firefighters used hand tools to create a line around the vegetation fire and were able to subdue the flames around the trailer and vegetation in about 15 minutes.
Inside the trailer was a 1979 Ford Ghia Probe 1 Concept Car valued at approximately $1 million. It was destroyed by the fire. The total incident loss is estimated at around $1,028,300, according to the fire department.
In total, 17 fire personnel, led by the Monterey Fire Department, responded to the scene, including four engines, one ladder truck, one water tender, and one division chief. Cal Fire and the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department assisted and provided equipment. The California Highway Patrol and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office also responded and assisted with traffic control.
One firefighter had minor injuries from the overhaul operations. There were no civilian injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Local law enforcement has been busy with Classic Car Week incidents, including fires, accidents and speeding violations.
According to the Monterey Police Department, they made 251 traffic stops, wrote 165 citations, towed five vehicles and made 18 arrests from Aug. 14-18. The California Highway Patrol along with Pacific Grove, Seaside and Carmel police departments had not yet totaled the Classic Car Week incidents as of Monday afternoon.
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