A CAR was ravaged by fire in the early hours of this morning. 

Firefighters from Gloucester South Fire Station were called to a car fire on Naas Lane, Brookthorpe at 4.20am this morning.

The car was severely damaged in the fire and crews used two hosereels and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze.

The police were also in attendance at the scene. The fire crew were in attendance for approximately 45 minutes.