A car owned by a Texico woman was heavily damaged by fire late Thursday morning when it caught fire outside the Applebee’s Restaurant.
Salem Fire Protection District officials say the car owned by Megan McMahan was parked on the east side of the building when the fire was discovered.
Bystanders using a fire extinguisher had the fire knocked down on the fire department’s arrival.
The fire is believed to have started in the engine compartment, with smoke and heat damage throughout the passenger compartment.
Fire officials say McMahan was able to salvage some items from the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
