Crime & Safety

Boston Driver Gets Out Of Car Minutes Before It 'Explodes:' Report

The incident occurred in Fenway Thursday night, 7News Boston reported.

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The cause of the fire is not yet known, but according to The Automotive College​, car fires and explosions can stem from fuel leaks, electrical faults, an overheating engine, flammable items on board, and collisions.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but according to The Automotive College​, car fires and explosions can stem from fuel leaks, electrical faults, an overheating engine, flammable items on board, and collisions. (Shutterstock)

BOSTON, MA — A driver was left confused in Fenway Thursday night after her car burst into flames Thursday night, according to 7News Boston.

The driver got out of the car "just before it exploded," according to the outlet.

Read the full report and see a photo in 7News Boston.

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The cause of the fire is not yet known, but according to The Automotive College, car fires and explosions can stem from fuel leaks, electrical faults, an overheating engine, flammable items on board, and collisions.

Patch reached out to the Boston Fire Department for more information.

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