Car engine catches fire in Leagrave

Luton firefighters put out the fire in the engine bay at around 5.57pm, and used a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots. The cause of the fire was accidental.

Earlier that day firefighters were also called to a farm near Manor Road in Caddington after a controlled burn threatened to spread.

Crews from Luton Fire Station were called at 8.37am. They created a fire break and dampened down the surrounding areas to prevent the fire from spreading.

One hose reel jet and stack drags were used. The cause of the fire was accidental.