Car Catches Fire On Capitol Street In Concord: Watch

CONCORD, NH — Concord fire and rescue teams as well as police were sent downtown for a report of a car fire on Tuesday.

Around 11:30 a.m., capital region fire dispatch began receiving calls about a car burning on Capitol Street near the Statehouse. A few minutes later, firefighters arrived and said the fire was not near any buildings.

Concord police were also requested to assist with traffic.

“We can see it on camera,” a police dispatcher said. “It’s going pretty good.”

Police then closed off traffic to the street at both ends.

Firefighters had the fire knocked down in about four minutes but they were still overhauling due to other flammable liquids, a commander said. The vehicle was a Kia Soul.

Witnesses said the driver appeared to be running from the scene and officers attempted to look for her to check on her welfare. Officers found her and another woman later at the corner of Capitol and North State streets.

After talking with them, they declined medical attention and appeared to be OK, an officer told dispatch.

NEWS 603 posted a video on Facebook of the firefighters putting the fire out.

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