# Vehicle Engulfed in Flames on Black Canyon Highway
**PHOENIX, AZ** – Emergency crews were dispatched to the 5500 block of North Black Canyon Highway late Friday afternoon following reports of a vehicle fire that sent plumes of thick, black smoke into the Phoenix sky.
The incident, which occurred near 5533 N Black Canyon Hwy, was reported by witnesses on the Citizen app shortly after 4:00 p.m. Local responders arrived on the scene to find a passenger vehicle fully engulfed in flames on the shoulder of the busy transit corridor.
Traffic in the immediate area experienced significant delays as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze. The intensity of the fire caused the vehicle's frame to smolder and pop, drawing the attention of passing commuters.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the make or model of the vehicle, nor have they confirmed if there were any occupants inside at the time the fire began. No injuries have been reported at this stage.
Phoenix Fire Department personnel were able to bring the situation under control within approximately 20 minutes of their arrival. Crews remained on site to address potential fuel leaks and ensure the wreckage was safe to be cleared from the roadway.
Commuters are advised to exercise caution and remain alert for residual debris or emergency vehicles that may still be occupying lanes in the vicinity. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
