Ambulance catches fire in west Harris County affecting traffic

An ambulance caught on fire in west Harris County on Tuesday. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – An ambulance caught on fire on Tuesday in west Harris County and impacted traffic.

Drivers were redirected at State Highway 99 close to Interstate 10.

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The vehicle was leaking fuel. There were two attendants inside and a patient.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said everyone is going to be OK. One of the attendants had some pain and was taken to the hospital along with the patient.


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