Driver Escapes Burning Car on I-5 South MP222 Between Tangent and Halsey

The driver rolled to a stop and exited in time, soon the car was engulfed in flames.

Photos by Dennis Weis, Firefighter/Photographer with the Tangent Fire Dept.

(TANGENT, OR) - Local officials responded to a car Fire on I-5 south bound near MP222, this is between Tangent and Halsey. It happened Tuesday at 20:55 PM 4-01-14.

Only one car was involved, according to Dennis Weis, Firefighter/Photographer with the Tangent Fire Dept.

One person who was the driver, got out in time, after pulling over on the side of the Freeway, Weis explained.

Both Tangent and Halsey Fire Departments were called out to the fire, as this is midway between the two agencies.

Oregon State Police also responded to the call.

There were no injuries.