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Leonard Fournette’s SUV catches fire on Florida Highway, he escapes unharmed

Tampa Fire Rescue says the vehicle fire happened while Fournette was driving on northbound I-275 in Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. — Former LSU football star and NFL free agent Leonard Fournette escaped unharmed after his SUV catches fire while he was driving on a Florida interstate Tuesday.

Tampa Fire Rescue says the vehicle fire happened while Fournette was driving on northbound I-275 in Tampa.

Fournette posted a video to Instagram of his destroyed and charred Dodge Durango.

“Man it was one of those days today, but I would like to thank God, my car caught on fire while I was driving, But I am still blessed,” Fournette said in his post.

What caused the fire is unknown.

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#TampasBravest responded to a vehicle fire on NB I-275 in Tampa. Leonard Fournette, we are thankful that you were...

Posted by Tampa Fire Rescue on Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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