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JUST IN: Monday drama as car bursts into flames in Melville

A vehicle was destroyed by fire on the P198 in Melville a short while ago.

August 3, 2026
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Emergency services on the scene. Photos by Mi7

Motorists experienced delays on the P198 in Melville a short while ago after a vehicle caught fire and was engulfed in flames.

Emergency services, including Mi7 National Group, Fire and Rescue teams, and Gladiator Security, responded to the incident.

According to information from Mi7, the driver reported smelling smoke while travelling. Shortly afterwards, smoke began entering the vehicle, prompting the driver to pull over to the side of the road.

Moments after stopping, the vehicle burst into flames.

The burnt-out vehicle.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze while emergency personnel secured the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The burnt-out vehicle remained on the roadway while emergency teams worked at the scene, resulting in traffic delays along the P198.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

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August 3, 2026
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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