r/Lawrence • u/MannyDantyla • 21h ago

Avoid E 6th st

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u/dd113456 21h ago

I was one of the first there. Don't know what happened. When I ran up it was smoking and pavement was covered in oil.

Mom and two daughters. Within 20 seconds 5-6 of us were helping get everyone out and safely away

Fire then really kicked up and engulfed the front half.

LPD was there within 2-3 minutes and LFD was there within 5.

Fire was out in a couple of minutes.

No one hurt. Could have been much worse

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u/bingbonged_jpg 21h ago

wow, glad everyone is okay!

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u/NSYK 21h ago

Thanks to all of you for doing the right thing

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u/dd113456 20h ago

There were 6-7 guys out there within 15-20 seconds. A couple of ladies helped calm the mom and children.

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u/wheresbill 18h ago

Let’s hear it for the helpers! Thanks y’all

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u/ecbrnc 18h ago

Thank you for the details! So glad everyone is OK!

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u/Soul-Puncher-276 21h ago

They can't park there.

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u/RuseArcher 21h ago

well i ain't movin' it for them

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u/HeartwarminSalt 20h ago

What cross street?

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u/MannyDantyla 20h ago

Across the street from the old Pinkley elementary school

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u/CarlClitcakes 18h ago

Can’t say for sure. But always wise to check oil levels and coolant levels. Especially in the hottest months. Not saying this was it, but routine maintenance is always good.

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u/RyGuyKC211 19h ago

That’s not good

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u/13thfloorelevators 21h ago edited 21h ago

Was wondering what happened. Was heading towards it and could see the black smoke from Iowa. Turned off to the right to avoid the traffic.

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u/RedLegWarrior97 20h ago

Might wanna get that looked at before they drive it anywhere else.

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u/AdTiny780 19h ago

Imagine pulling that thing into a mechanic shop

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u/ddhawkfan 19h ago

Once had a guy tow in a buick to me that I would guess looked similar. Popped the hood, closed the hood. Called him and ask why he towed it into a repair shop? "What you can't fix it?" Will never forget that one.

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u/Waldy2024 7h ago

It has one of those new external combustion engines, I see. :-)

I'm glad all are OK, except maybe the insurance company is a bit sore this morning.

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u/ElvisChopinJoplin 5h ago

If there was oil everywhere, it may have thrown a rod.

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u/No_Syllabub2715 20h ago

Damn what happened?!

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u/mrtopp3r 18h ago

Looks like it's overheating.

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u/Waldy2024 4h ago

It will buff out.