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Flaming Taurus

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen Fort Dodge firefighter Zack Rickman sprays water on a burning car Wednesday afternoon at 426 S. Eight St.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Fort Dodge firefighter Zack Rickman sprays water on a burning car Wednesday afternoon at 426 S. Eight St. Capt. Steve Hergenreter said the fire started in the engine compartment then spread into the passenger compartment when the windshield broke out. The Ford Taurus, being driven by Ameedah Lawbaugh, was a total loss. “I was driving then the next thing I know, the thing is flaming,” she said. There were no injuries. Fort Dodge Fire Department and Fort Dodge Police responded to the incident.

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