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VIDEO: Car Bursts Into Flames In Astoria, Cause Unknown

A car mysteriously burst into flames in Astoria on Sunday. No one was injured.

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A car mysteriously burst into flames in Astoria on Sunday. (Photo: Mor Mezrich)
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A car mysteriously burst into flames in Astoria on Sunday. (Photo: Mor Mezrich)
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A car mysteriously burst into flames in Astoria on Sunday. (Photo: Mor Mezrich)

ASTORIA, QUEENS — A car mysteriously burst into flames in Astoria on Sunday, a spokesperson for the FDNY said.

The silver, four-door sedan caught fire just after 1 p.m. Sunday in front of 22-63 19 St., according to the FDNY. No one was injured.

Witnesses said they heard a boom before the car started burning.

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Firefighters have not yet determined the cause of the blaze, the FDNY spokesperson said.

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