Vehicle Fire in West Plains Creates Scare for Local Driver

West Plains, MO. – Friday afternoon a driver in West Plains experienced a scare when their vehicle stopped functioning and caught fire. This happened in the 1pm hour on East Main Street.

The vehicle, a 2003 Honda Civic, was pulled off into the parking lot of Mugs Bar, and West Plains Fire quickly responded to extringuish the blaze.

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The vehicle was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. The scene was cleared at around 2:30.

The origin of the fire is thought to have been near the battery of the vehicle.

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