A CAR has been completely destroyed by fire after going up in flames near the Welsh border.

A fire crew from Ewyas Harold, on its third call-out of the day, was sent to Garway in Herefordshire's Golden Valley at 10.10pm on Sunday (April 18).

The hatchback, which in pictures appeared to be a Seat, was "totally destroyed", the crew said.

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"Called to a car fire in Garway, on arrival the crew found the vehicle was well alight," Ewyas Harold fire station said.

Hereford Times: Pictures from the fire service show even the alloy wheels had partly melted. Picture: Ewyas Harold fire stationPictures from the fire service show even the alloy wheels had partly melted. Picture: Ewyas Harold fire station

"Using BA [breathing apparatus] and hose reel the crew extinguished the fire.

"Unfortunately the car was totally destroyed, even the alloys had partly melted.

"Thankfully no persons were injured."