An early morning fire on Friday, February 20th, destroyed a car on Place Lafayette in Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Firefighters from Villeneuve-sur-Lot responded promptly to the blaze, which originated from a battery charging attempt. Sparks from connecting the cables ignited the fire, which consumed the vehicle, identified as a Citroën Picasso, leaving only its carcass. A neighboring car sustained severe damage from the heat, but the quick actions of the fire department prevented the fire from spreading to other vehicles or nearby buildings on the historic square.