Teenagers Escape Car Fire on I-35 | Duluth News

A car erupted into flames on I-35 in Duluth, Minnesota, forcing five teens to leap from a moving vehicle traveling 35 mph—everything happened in under a minute. The driver, Sophia Solem, said the engine sputtered after merging, and smoke poured out as they scrambled for safety. Most escaped with scrapes, but one passenger needed urgent care—until an off-duty firefighter pulled up and performed CPR, saving their life. The teen’s mom is now hunting down the hero to thank him personally. This harrowing escape underscores how fast danger can strike—and how quick thinking can turn tragedy into survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c50548028f4642a