Joshua Tree firefighters were called to a car fire on the highway in Joshua Tree about 9:35 Friday morning. The 2006 Dodge Stratus was traveling westbound on Highway 62 when a mechanical failure started a fire in the engine compartment. The driver pulled over near Olympic Avenue and Highway 62. Both the driver and passenger were able to get out safely, and firefighters kept the blaze from spreading to nearby vegetation.
CAR FIRE IN JOSHUA TREE FIRDAY
Smoke from the vehicle fire could be seen from the Z107.7 studio in Joshua Tree Friday morning.
Tami Roleff photo