Crime & Safety

Car Fire Causes Major Delays on Northern State

Plainview firefighters called to put out fully involved vehicle on westbound shoulder.

A fully involved car fire on the westbound shoulder of the Northern State Parkway Friday caused major rush hour traffic delays.

responded to the call just at 8 a.m. and came upon the vehicle engulfed in flames on the westbound side of the parkway at Sunnyside Boulevard, firefighters said.

Firefighters quickly knocked down and extinguished the blaze.

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No one was hurt.

One lane of the parkway was closed during the operation, resulting in major delays for west bound commuters during the morning commute.

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