A car traveling southbound on I-57 was destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
Salem Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Bill Fulton says Sharon Wright of Chicago was headed to a family reunion with another family. Those in the other vehicle noticed flames coming from under the car and alerted Wright who was able to pull onto the shoulder. All those in the vehicle got out safely and were also able to save their luggage before the flames spread.
Fulton says the fire began in the engine compartment.
The fire call came in at 7:30 Thursday morning.
