Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

While driving consumer heard clicking noise coming form engine compartment and then suddenly vehicle lost all power . Consumer immediately pulled over to the side, and wiithin seconds cab began to fill with smoke. Consumer got out, and within 15 seconds flames went through the hood, and melted all engine com partment fire department came out, and stated and cause was possibly due to fuel pump or fuel lines.