Electric Car Slams Through Mission Viejo Nail Salon Storefront, Sparking Fire

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A fire sparked in a Mission Viejo shopping center when an electric vehicle crashed into a nail salon, authorities said.

Firefighters were sent at 11:42 a.m. Wednesday to the 24000 block of Alicia Parkway, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

According to firefighters, the crash was initially reported by off-duty OCFA Fire Capt. Chris Chang, who witnessed the crash and sprang into action by running into the burning salon to make sure everyone was safely evacuated.

Two Engine 12 crew members responded to the fire, teaming up with Capt. Chang to secure a water supply, deploy multiple hoselines, and knock down the flames before it could spread to the rest of the businesses.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.