Crews battle car fire in Elkhart

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By Matt Gard, Morning Show Producer - email

Elkhart City Firefighters had their hands full with a car fire. It happened on West Garfield Avenue at 2:44 Thursday morning.

Dispatchers tell FOX 28 firefighters were able to put the blaze out fairly quickly. Everyone inside the car was able to get out without being harmed.

Firefighters are still investigating to find out what may have caused that fire.

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