A BMW caught fire under its hood on the S8 motorway near Zielonka after midnight on October 31, forcing two lanes to close and prompting swift action from JRG Wołomin and OSP Zielonka crews.
Location and Timing of the Fire
At around 23:00 on Friday, Oct 31, a BMW passenger car caught fire on the S8 motorway toward Warsaw, approximately at the Zielonka exit.
Firefighters’ Response
Crew members from the JRG Wołomin and OSP Zielonka arrived and found the entire front of the vehicle engulfed in flames. They applied water and foam streams, quickly suppressing the blaze.
Traffic Disruptions
During the emergency operation, two traffic lanes on the S8 were closed, causing delays for drivers heading to Warsaw.
Aftermath
Once the vehicle was extinguished and no further danger was detected, the crews returned to their base, and police secured the scene.