Picture From Saline County Sheriffs Office

Story by Randy Picking ~ Salina Post

SALINA – Fire destroyed the car of a rural Salina man Tuesday evening.

94-year-old Cleo Wessling who lives in the 1300 block of North Marymount Rd., says he got into his 1999 Buick Park Avenue and after starting it he heard popping noises and the car caught fire in the engine compartment.

Saline County Rural Fire District #5 was called and put the fire out. The car is a total loss.

Value of the car placed at $4,500.