Tesla fire causes closure of South Parker Road near The Pinery

PARKER, Colo. — Both directions of South Parker Road were closed near The Pinery after a Telsa caught fire and then flames spread to nearby grass, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.

The fire was reported in the area of ​​6001 South Parker Road, just north of The Pinery. It's unclear what caused the vehicle to catch fire, but no injuries were reported.

According to South Metro Fire Rescue, the grass fire has been brought under control. A Colorado Department of Transportation camera showed thick black smoke billowing from the median between the north and southbound lanes of Parker Road.

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