An Essex man was able to escape unscathed after his car went on fire in Westford on Sunday.Vermont State Police said they responded to a call at 4:47 p.m. on Route 128 near Maple Ridge Lane and found a Chevy Cruze on fire in the roadway. Local fire departments were already working to put out the blaze when state police arrived. Officials believe the fire started in the engine compartment.The driver, 18-year-old Alexander Youchah, was able to exit the vehicle before the fire spread to the passenger compartment.The roadway was closed for a little more than an hour as rescue workers cleared the scene.