Watch CBS News

Car erupts in flames on Chicago's Magnificent Mile

CBS News Live
CBS News Chicago Live

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A car fire made for an alarming sight on the Magnificent Mile Monday night.

At 6:30 p.m., a Toyota sport-utility vehicle caught fire on southbound Michigan Avenue just north of Walton Street – right in front of the One Magnificent Mile building.

Video from the scene shows the car in raging flames while a police officer directs traffic at the nearby intersection.

michigan-avenue-car-fire-2.jpg
CBS 2

No injuries were reported, according to the Fire Department.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.