Fire service reveals cause of Wombourne car fire
The fire spread to a nearby fence and hedgerow.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have revealed the cause of a vehicle blaze in Wombourne last night.
Emergency services responded to the scene in Millers Vale, Wombourne, following reports of a vehicle fire at 6.20pm.
On arrival, crews discovered the fire, which involved a hedge, fence and a BMW car.
The fire has spread from the hedge to the fence and the vehicle.
The fire was extinguished, with fire investigators deeming the fire to have started ‘accidentally’.
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “We have extinguished a car fire in Wombourne.
“Firefighters went to Millers Vale yesterday (Wednesday 8 July) following a call at 6.20pm. A hedge, a fence and a BMW car were found alight.
“The fire had spread from the hedge to the fence and the vehicle. The fire was extinguished and was deemed to be caused accidentally.”
No one was reported as injured in the fire.
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