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Miss. ambulance erupts in flames after mechanical failure

Fire officials said the ambulance was driving down the highway when a fire started in the engine compartment

By FireRescue1 Staff

JONES COUNTY, Miss. — An ambulance erupted into flames on a highway after a mechanical failure, according to officials.

WJTV reported that the ASAP Ambulance Service vehicle was driving down the highway when a fire broke out in the engine compartment.

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An ambulance erupted into flames on a highway after a mechanical failure, according to officials. (Photo/Jones County Fire Council)

Photo/Jones County Fire Council

Bystanders tried to help with fire extinguishers, but the fire quickly spread, engulfing the ambulance before firefighters arrived on scene.

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Bystanders attempted to help with fire extinguishers, but the blaze quickly became unsafe. (Photo/Jones County Fire Council)

Photo/Jones County Fire Council

The highway was closed temporarily due to a potential danger of breathing oxygen bottles in the ambulance, but no one was injured in the fire.

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The ASAP Ambulance Service vehicle was driving down the highway when a fire broke out in the engine compartment. (Photo/Jones County Fire Council)

Photo/Jones County Fire Council

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