
A car went up in flames on I-75 in Collier County on Monday afternoon.
According to the North Collier Fire Rescue District, Engines 40 and 46 along with Water Tender 10 extinguished a vehicle fire.
The car was in the southbound lane at exit 108 on I-75.
It is unclear at this time how the fire began.
WINK News will provide more details when they become available.
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