Cars catch on fire on State Highway 249 exit ramp

Lanes are blocked at State Highway 249 at Beltway 8 as emergency crews are on the scene of multiple vehicle fires. According to a police report, three cars were involved in the incident and two went up in flames, completely burning up. Two people were transported to a local hospital to be treated for injuries. There is no word on what caused the fires and how long the exit ramp, which is where the incident occurred, will be closed.