FIREFIGHTERS were called to a dramatic car blaze in Essex yesterday, as this picture shows.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in Essex yesterday.

One crew from Braintree were called to the A131 near Tesco at 4.50pm.

John Parish, who took this picture, said: “Essex Fire and Rescue were brilliant. They were there very quickly and soon put the fire out. Nobody was hurt but we all should be grateful for the firemen's skill and dedication.”