Lucky driver escapes car before it sets alight

Video footage captured by the Healesville Fire Brigade shows the car engulfed in flames. Picture: SUPPLIED

By Callum Ludwig

Healesille Fire Brigade attended a drastic care fire at Everard Park on Friday 5 August at 2.56pm.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a BMW vehicle fully involved in the fire.

A CFA spokesperson said CFA vehicles were called to the reports of the car fire on the Maroondah Highway in Healesville.

“3 CFA vehicles attended the scene,” they said.

“It was under control at 3.11pm. Victoria Police also attended the scene.”

The driver was driving past Rochford Wines Yarra Valley when they noticed a burning smell and smoke entering the car.

Luckily they were able to calmly drive the car off the highway and park it in a safe spot before making their escape before the fire took over the vehicle.

No one was injured in the blaze.