Norwalk Fire Department

Press Release

January 15, 2015

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a car fire on I-95 this afternoon at 3pm. The car, a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria was fully involved in fire, as firefighters arrived on scene. The lone driver of the Darien Taxi said that he picked the car up after repairs were made and was heading to Darien when he noticed flames near his feet. He was able to pull over to the shoulder, a half mile prior to exit 13 southbound and safely exit the car.

Traffic on I-95 was reduced to 2 lanes for 25 minutes, till the car was towed from the scene. Fire Inspector Luca Feola is investigating the cause of the fire.

Deputy Chief Edward Prescott

Norwalk Fire Department

121 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06854