No one injured after gasoline ignites and sets car on fire

Capital City Fire/Rescue were called to the scene of a vehicle fire Monday afternoon on Mill Street.

About 2:30 p.m. the owner of a 1998 Honda Accord was attempting to drain the gas out when the gas ignited and burned up the rear of the vehicle, according to Assistant Chief Tod Chambers.

Chambers said the vehicle was totaled.

There were no other threats of exposure, and nothing else was at risk, he said.

No injuries were reported.

Juneau Police Department also responded to the call.

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