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SUV slams into Glendora home, bursts into flames

An SUV slammed into a home in Glendora Wednesday afternoon, causing a fire and significant damage to the building, but surprisingly no injuries.

The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. on the 2400 block of Curtis Court.


When firefighters arrived, they found the SUV had crashed into the garage of the two-story home, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The SUV struck a gas line, which sparked a large fire.

Video from Sky5 showed multiple fire engines at the scene as firefighters doused the burning vehicle and garage with water.

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The collision destroyed the garage and crushed another vehicle that was inside. The roof was also charred by the fire.

The SUV’s occupants were able to safely escape the burning vehicle before it became engulfed in flames.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.