Fatal Vehicle Fire in Santa Maria Under Investigation

Fatal Vehicle Fire in Santa Maria Under Investigation

Authorities are investigating the circumstances after a woman died when a vehicle filled with smoke due to what’s believed to be an accidental fire last week in Santa Maria. Shortly after noon Friday, Santa Maria firefighters and police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Orange Street.  The fire began inside a minivan, which filled with smoke, Fire Inspector John Mata said.  The blaze did not engulf the vehicle, Mata added. Emerge…