Mechanical failure believed to be cause of car fire at tire distributor on Scottsville Road
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Updated: March 4, 2025 - 10:20 PM Published: March 4, 2025 - 4:52 PM
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Mechanical failure causes massive car fire in Gates
GATES, N.Y. – At 10:55 on Tuesday, Gates Fire Department found a car on fire at American Tire Distributors on Scottsville Road in Gates. No other vehicles or buildings were involved.
The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. Gates Fire Chief Timothy Goole said the cause of the fire is believed to be a mechanical failure.
A video from a viewer shows fire crews responding to clouds of smoke. There appears to be some sparks on the road.
Video of fire at American Tire Distributor from viewer Shane Gibeault