Center-Jackson: Sleeping occupants escape RV on fire early Tuesday on I-69 off-ramp

Center-Jackson Fire responded early today to an RV on fire at I-69 and State Road 445. People were sleeping inside but all escaped and no injuries were reported.

Photo courtesy of Center-Jackson Fire Territory.

Personnel from the Center-Jackson Fire Territory were dispatched around 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, to a vehicle on fire on the off-ramp of I-69.

When they arrived, they found a fully-engulfed 2020 Chateau RV camper parked on the shoulder of the exit.

All occupants of the RV were asleep but managed to escape.

Photo courtesy of Center-Jackson Fire Territory.

Personnel from Van Buren Fire also responded and Center-Jackson reported the fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.

Center-Jackson said the fire is believed to have started in or near the engine compartment.   

Photo courtesy of Center-Jackson Fire Territory.