Police have been informed after a car fire was put out in Bungay overnight.

The car was found to be well alight by the crew of a fire engine from the town sent to the incident in Quaves Lane at about 20 past midnight.

Two hosereels were used to extinguish the blaze by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

The crew were back at Bungay Fire Station by 1.49am. Police have been informed due to “suspicious ignition”.

The fire service have also reminded the public to park cars with consideration to the emergency services.

The crew attending the above fire were delayed in reaching it due to poorly parked cars.

Members of the public should always leave enough space for emergency vehicles such as fire engines and ambulances to pass when parking their cars on the side of the road.