Car bursts into flames, shutting down NB I-95 near Copans Road in Pompano Beach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI (WSVN) – A car burst into flames on Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, shutting down all northbound lanes.

A traffic camera captured the moment when the car exploded near Copans Road, just after 1:30 p.m., Friday.

At least three passing cars were forced to travel through a wall of flames.

It remains unclear whether the occupant or occupants in the vehicle were able to exit before it became engulfed in flames.

Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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