Car fire backs up traffic along County Route 64 in Big Flats

BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Traffic is backed up as crews work to clean up a car fire in Big Flats.
The fire happened around 10:30 Wednesday morning along County Route 64, in front of the Dandy Mini Mart near the Southern Tier Crossing shopping plaza.
The car, which was completely destroyed, was being towed away around 11:00 a.m.
A deputy with the Chemung County Sheriff's Office tells WENY News the car suffered a mechanical failure and caught fire. There was only one person in the car at the time, and they were able to get out without injuries. There were no further damages to property, besides the vehicle itself.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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