San Diego: I-5 Car Fire 05212024

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5-21-24 4:55 am
LOCATION: NB I-5 S/O CA-15
AREA/CITY: San Diego
DETAILS:
The male driver of the Toyota started to experience mechanical issues with it. He pulled over to the right shoulder, and the engine compartment caught on fire. He was able to escape injury. The fire destroyed the car. It took firefighters approx 5 minutes to put the fire out.

[@mr.agigittygigitty9916]

Dang people don’t slow down for shit when firefighters are on the freeway 😡

[@911VideoNews]

Correct, there is such a lack of respect and common sense.

[@chillinwiththerealistmaryb6494]

I was just about to say that! Folks still going 100 I see smh

[@mr.agigittygigitty9916]

@@911VideoNews especially when firefighters give there Lives to save urs 😔

[@Kidkato]

IMO if your car is 10 years or older its probably best to carry a fire extinguisher in your car.

[@danp7463]

Making sure your car doesn't leak oil is a good idea as well.

[@chicanomalo4466]

It was actually a nice looking Corolla. How does this happen? 🤯

[@corydavison5201]

Fuel pressure regulators on those like to leak and they are right on top of the head, exhaust and coil packs. Could also happen with old cracked fuel lines

[@chicanomalo4466]

@@corydavison5201 Whoa I had that recently fixed on my Bonneville. Thanks 💯

[@corydavison5201]

This may not have been the issue but i have an 02 Camry v6 and ive had 2 Fuel Pressure Regulators fail (including the factory one). And when they fail they leak fuel right on top of the motor and exhaust. Just a thought, change your fuel regulators at the injectors!