PORT TOWNSEND — A Ford Thunderbird coupe was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of Third Street, according to East Jefferson Fire-Rescue.
No one was hurt, said Bill Beezley, fire department spokesman.
Firefighters found the Thunderbird engulfed in flames when they arrived after they were notified of the fire at 1:39 p.m.
“The fire was quickly knocked down, but not before the car was destroyed,” Beezley said.
Assistant Chief Brian Tracer determined that the fire started in the interior of the vehicle but was unable to determine a specific location or cause because of the extensive damage.
The owner of the car told firefighters he had been working on the passenger door electric window mechanism and had gone inside his home for about 10 minutes. When he returned, he saw flames emanating from the bottom of the vehicle and called 9-1-1.
He said the car was uninsured.
