A CNG car burned this Thursday (25) in Palos, Greater Florianópolis. The fire had to be contained by the CBMSC (Fire Service of Greater Florianópolis).

Vehicle burned out – Photo: CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

The incident occurred in the Jardim-Eldorado area. Photos show the car caught fire in the middle of the highway and the front of the car was destroyed.

The driver told firefighters that the fire started in the engine and quickly spread inside the vehicle.

Firefighters had to put out the fire, clear the road and fill it with sawdust to prevent other vehicles from sliding.

See photos of the car on fire

Firefighters were mobilized to extinguish the fire – CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

Vehicle burned out – CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

The fire has changed traffic flow in the region – CBMSC/Divulgação/ND