Vehicle Engulfed in Flames, Freeway Shutdown

State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd

Published Jul 29 at 1:19 AM · Updated Jul 29 at 1:41 AM

Summary

A vehicle fire on State Route 52 in Santee, California, led to a temporary shutdown of the freeway. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the driver was uninjured. A tow truck arrived, and one lane was set to reopen.

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Jul 29, 1:19AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd.

Jul 29, 1:19AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd.

Jul 29, 1:19AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd.

Jul 29, 1:19AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd.

Jul 29, 1:19AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at State Rte-52 W & Mast Blvd.

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SDFD CMD 7H · Jul 29, 1:41AM · 0:16

Engine 5, stand back for PD. Metro 52 IC. 52 IC. We've got a flatbed tow at scene. Should be about 20 more minutes commitment time. And we're working with CHP to reopen at least one lane.

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SDFD TAC 7I · Jul 29, 1:33AM · 0:17

I see you for fire attack. Go ahead. Patient stated no other occupants. Patient denied any injuries. Does not wish to be evaluated. Non-injury. We had a knockdown on the fire. I copy. Non-injury and knockdown on the fire.

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SDFD CMD 7H · Jul 29, 1:25AM · 0:31

Metro, Santee Engine 20. Santee Engine 20. At scene, this will be approximately one-half mile just south of the mass off-ramp on the 52 westbound. We do have multiple vehicles pulled over on the side of the road. Single vehicle fully involved on the right-hand shoulder. I've got the entire freeway shut down. If you can advise CHP. We'll be checking for occupants on the... Established.

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