Crime & Safety

Porsche Bursts Into Flames on Highway 101

Novato fire crew responds to burning sports car Sunday morning just north of San Marin exit.

A man’s Porsche Carrera caught fire Sunday morning on Highway 101 and the driver couldn’t do much but escape to safety and watch his sports car go up in flames.

personnel responded at 9:17 a.m. to the report of a car fire about one mile north of the San Marin Drive exit on northbound Highway 101, said Battalion Chief Jeff Veliquette. The crew doused the car with fire retardant. The rear engine compartment and passenger area had extensive damage


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