Buchanan, Tenn.–The Paris Landing Fire Dept was dispatched at approximately 10 am Friday morning to 5460 Rabbit Creek Road for a report of a vehicle on fire in a field behind a residence. Fire Chief Reggie Coles said, “Arriving units found a Chevrolet Cobalt fully engulfed in flames at the end of a dirt lane in the woods. It appeared the driver lost control and hit a tree causing the battery to short out and ignite the vehicle.” The car was a total loss, damage is estimated at $5,000. The driver could not be located. Two trucks and 7 firefighters were on the scene for one hour. The incident is under investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Lance Perry, pictured, is in charge of the investigation. (Reggie Coles photo).
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