CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A car caught on fire outside the north terminal of Atlanta’s airport Thursday, snarling traffic and sending up a plume of black smoke.
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Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport said no one was injured in the incident and operations are returning to normal.
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Channel 2 Action News viewer Kenny Grove shared video of the car with its front end fully engulfed in flames and firefighters working to put the fire out.
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At one point, firefighters ran from the vehicle after a few loud pops. Firefighters were able to contain the flames shortly thereafter.
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