Vehicle fire closes a portion of Highway 37

Highway 37 near Namao was closed for a portion of the morning (Mar. 31). 

A blue Jeep caught fire on the side of the road. 

Fire crews responded quickly and were able to extinguish the fire and remove the vehicle from the road. 

The highway has since re-opened in both directions. 

There is no word on the cause of the fire or if anybody was injured as a result.