Look: Car Fire on Interstate 75 in Bartow

Updated 5 p.m.

The owner of the 2003 Ford Windstar that was burned down to its frame told authorities she was driving northbound on Interstate 75 about 5 p.m. when the vehicle started having mechanical problems, according to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office report, attached.

The van started smoking, so she pulled to the shoulder, but when she
got out noticed sparks under the vehicle. It then burst into flames, partially in the roadway, according to the report.

The frame and rear door panel were the only parts of the van left.

Original Report

Cartersville Patch user Ryan Ruggiero captured these photos of a Saturday car fire that shut down traffic northbound between Emerson and Cartersville.

Bartow County Fire Department couldn't immediately provide additional details.

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