SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – An RV caught fire on I-75 Friday, sending a smoke plume into the air that could be seen for miles, Charlotte County Public Safety said.
The fire broke about 10:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes near the Kings Highway exit.
Fire crews found the RV fully involved on the right shoulder. The RV was towing a trailer carrying ATVs.
The southbound exit ramp was temporarily closed while firefighters extinguished the fire. One patient was evaluated at the scene and declined to be taken to a hospital.
The fire was determined to be caused by a mechanical issue and was accidental.
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