Honolulu firefighters extinguished to a fire Sunday at the Joint Traffic Management Center near downtown.

Firefighters were sent to a vehicle fire at the building on South King Street near Alapai Street shortly before noon and quickly brought the blaze under control.

Firefighters at the scene said thick dark smoke was coming from the six-story parking garage when they arrived. Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Scot Seguirant said a male was operating the vehicle when it began to smoke and burn at the top of the entry ramp.

He escaped without injury, and no one else was hurt.

Police said an SUV was heavily damaged.

Police closed the two lanes on South King Street while firefighters worked in the area.