Wheels on fire! Blue Mini blaze in Luton prompts 24 calls to fire service

A car blaze in Luton yesterday (Monday) prompted 24 calls to Beds Fire and Rescue Service.

By Stewart Carr

Published 15th Dec 2020, 11:45 BST

Updated 15th Dec 2020, 11:55 BST

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Police were also called to the scene at Poynters Road to help divert traffic away from the incident.

A Beds Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a car fire at 2.45pm yesterday.

"BFRS control received 24 calls in quick succession to a car fire on Poynters Road, Luton.

"A crew from Dunstable were quickly mobilised and the fire extinguished using a hose reel jet.

"The scene was made safe by the fire service and police."