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Family escapes unharmed as car catches fire in Vries
A family with a child escaped a burning car on Saturday night in Vries, in the Netherlands.
The car caught fire while it was being driven on Noordenveldweg at around 11 p.m.
No one was injured, though the child was badly frightened and received a teddy bear from firefighters.
Firefighters quickly brought the flames under control, then spent more time putting out remaining hot spots.
The car was written off because of the fire.
Family members came to collect the household and personal belongings.
The reports give no further information about the cause of the fire or what happens next.
A family with a child escaped unharmed after their car caught fire in Vries on Saturday evening.
The car caught fire while being driven on Noordenveldweg at around 23:00.
Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and later worked to extinguish remaining hot spots.
The car was written off, and the child received a teddy bear from the fire brigade after being startled.
- Who
- A family, including a child.
- What
- Their car caught fire while they were driving, but they got out in time and no one was injured.
- When
- Saturday evening, around 23:00.
- Where
- Noordenveldweg in Vries.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is not stated.
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The car caught fire while being driven on Noordenveldweg in Vries.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and worked to extinguish remaining hot spots.
- Location
- Noordenveldweg, Vries
- Time
- Saturday evening, around 23:00
- Occupants
- A family with a child; nobody was injured
- Vehicle
- The car was written off
- Fire response
- Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze