Fire crews in Hythe were out tackling a blaze after a car caught fire in Beaulieu.

Crews at Hythe were alerted to the fire between Ipley Way and Beaulieu Road in the early hours of Saturday morning, January 13.

Firefighters at the scene said that two breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used along with cutting equipment to gain entry to the boot area - to make sure all people were out.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: “Hythe firefighters were called out at 6am on Saturday morning, January 13, following a vehicle fire in Beaulieu.

“The car was severely damaged in the blaze which was extinguished using two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel.

“The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service crew left the scene at 7am on Saturday.”

The car was completely destroyed by the fire.