As temperatures climbed to a record high, this unfortunate vehicle caught on fire around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
The truck was heading north on Cotton Street in Fairfield, between the Post Office and Dollar Tree, when flames erupted.
A tire was heard “popping” as members of Fairfield VFD were uncoling their hose to battle the flames.
The fire was quickly put out, but the vehicle appeared to be a total loss.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Fairfield Police Department provided assistance.
(Photo at top courtesy of Tommy Lynch)
