VIDEO: Car fire on busy Burlington street

Teamwork from members of multiple emergency services helped prevent a car fire in Burlington from becoming a much more serious matter.

According to the OPP Highway Safety Division, one of their rookie officers and his coach from Burlington OPP saw a car on fire this morning on North Shore Boulevard.

While securing the scene, they made sure Burlington Fire was on their way.

Halton Police also showed up to help out.

There were no injuries and no damage to the nearby building.

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A rookie officer and his coach from #BurlingtonOPP observed a vehicle fire on North Shore Blvd. They quickly secured the scene and ensured @BurlingtonFire were enroute. A rookie firefighter made quick work of their first fire with the guidance of their coach. @HaltonPolice… pic.twitter.com/yOMwY7OGTq

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) August 20, 2024