Car fire shuts down lanes at Jamboree and Ford temporarily Friday morning

A car fire on Jamboree Road at Ford Road appeared to be caused by an electrical issue, according to Newport Beach police.
(Susan Hoffman)
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Lanes were temporarily shut down Friday morning on Jamboree Road at Ford Road after a car was engulfed in flames.
Residents were notified at around 9:30 a.m. that the northbound lanes would be closed due to an electrical fire in a vehicle. The Newport Beach Police Department stated the fire appeared to have started at around 9 a.m. but no additional details were forthcoming.
No injuries were reported, and lanes were reopened by around 11:30 a.m.

(Susan Hoffman)
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