Acton Fire Responds to and Extinguishes Car Fire on Route 2

ACTON — The Acton Fire Department responded to and extinguished a car fire on Route 2 on Friday. 

On Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:07 p.m., Acton Fire Department responded to a report of a car fire on Route 2, eastbound past Newton Road. 

Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle, a 2014 Toyota Prius, fully engulfed in flames in the breakdown lane of the highway. 

Acton Fire initiated an aggressive attack of the fire. The car was deemed a total loss. Route 2 was closed for a period of time while crews worked to extinguish the fire. 

The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was able to exit the vehicle prior to first responders’ arrival. There were no reported injuries. 

Massachusetts State Police also responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control. 

The incident remains under investigation by Acton Fire Department Investigators. 

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