MADISON, Wis. — An open-flame heater placed under a vehicle’s hood caused a fire that resulted in a total loss Thursday night, according to the Madison Fire Department.
Firefighters were called to the 4700 block of Femrite Drive shortly after 9:30 p.m. for a vehicle fire. Reports indicated that the fire was close to entering a building, and a person attempted to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher.
Upon arrival, fire crews found a Ford Ranger ablaze near a deck attached to a single-family home. After inspecting the area, firefighters confirmed that no remaining hot spots were present…