Fond du Lac fire officials respond to car fully engulfed in flames near 4th and Vincent

FOND DU LAC -- Fond du Lac officials responded to a vehicle fire near 4th and Vincent Streets Saturday evening, December 2nd.

Authorities were called to the scene shortly after 6:00 p.m.

Officials say the owner attempted to extinguish the fire before the department's arrival. According to Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue, the heat from the fire melted the siding of a nearby home.

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Alliant Energy responded to the scene to secure electric and gas utilities.

The cause of the fire is believed to be careless use of smoking materials.

No injuries were reported.