Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
Three people escaped a car fire on Highway 93/95 north of Fairmont on February 5.
Columbia Valley RCMP Sgt. Jeff Witzke reported that firefighters were already extinguishing the fire when police arrived.
“All three occupants were able to get out of the vehicle prior to the fire starting,” Witzke said, noting that fire officials suspect the fire started from within the cab of the vehicle.
“The owner and occupants confirmed the same, stating they were driving when the vehicle lost power and the dash board started to smoke.”
