FDNY Battles Stubborn Car Fire, Fuel Spill on FDR Drive

The FDNY says the fuel line on the vehicle was compromised and spewing fuel onto the highway.
Aug. 18, 2017

FDNY firefighters battled a stubborn car fire on the FDR Drive in Manhattan on Thursday night. Authorities say the fuel line on the vehicle was compromised and was spewing fuel onto the highway, which is why the fire kept restarting and spreading.

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