A CAR was badly damaged today when a fire started under its bonnet.Fire crews were called to the Desira garage, in Woodbridge Road East, Rushmere St Andrew, at 7.30am.

A CAR was badly damaged today when a fire started under its bonnet.

Fire crews were called to the Desira garage, in Woodbridge Road East, Rushmere St Andrew, at 7.30am.

Motorists driving past the garage saw flames coming from the front of the car and firefighters fought to bring it under control before other cars in the forecourt were damaged.

The fire in the Fiat started in the engine. It was put out by 7.45am but the car sustained extensive damage.