CUMBERLAND — A sudden downpour came to the aid of the Cumberland Fire Department on Monday night, helping to extinguish a vehicle fire on Greely Road near Mere Wind Drive.
Officials reported that the occupants of a Volkswagen Golf R managed to escape the blaze without any injuries.
The incident occurred when the moving vehicle unexpectedly caught fire, prompting emergency response from both police and fire services.
Under Maine law, a fire caused by the motion of a moving motor vehicle that results in damage or injury is classified as a motor vehicle traffic crash.
Such classifications are common in many states and can affect insurance claims and legal outcomes.
The Cumberland Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire.
Meanwhile, authorities are reminding drivers to perform regular vehicle maintenance checks to prevent such incidents.
