Firefighters on Tuesday morning put out a car fire in Irwin Park.
New Canaan firefighters put out a car fire at Irwin Park on Sept. 20, 2016. Published with permission from its owner
No one was hurt in the fire, which appears to have started in the engine compartment, Fire Chief Jack Hennessey said.
The 1990-model Mercedes wagon’s driver had pulled into the main entrance at 858 Weed St. and dialed 9-1-1 at about 9:30 a.m., according to eyewitnesses.
The vehicle was “severely damaged,” Hennessey said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the fire, according to Fire Marshal Fred Baker.
A car fire at Irwin Park on Sept. 20, 2016. Published with permission from its owner
Others who had parked in Irwin, especially in the small lot near the barn, stood by—some fearful for their own vehicles—while firefighters put out the blaze and smoke wafted up above 36-acre park and residential neighborhood that surrounds it. Those on scene reported seeing the exterior of the car bubble and boil.
The woman driving the car was its sole occupant, according to eyewitnesses.
NewCanaanite.com will have more information as soon as it is available.