Car Fire Blocks Southbound Lanes South of Sunrise

March 09, 2026 | Plantation, FL

Emergency crews are on scene tackling a fully engulfed vehicle fire that's shut down southbound lanes south of Sunrise Boulevard. Units from Chief 62 arrived at the incident around 12:49 p.m. on March 9. The blaze has caused major backups in the area as responders work to put out the flames and reopen the road.

Chief 62 arrival, fully involved car fire blocking southbound lanes south of Sunrise.

Drivers should use alternate routes to bypass the closure. Officials report no injuries so far, and investigators are looking into what sparked the fire.

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