FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car blaze in Weymouth.

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident on Coombe Valley Road at 10.49am yesterday, after reports of a car fire in the area.

On arrival, the crew found the fire in a private vehicle had already been extinguished, and proceeded to make the vehicle safe.

It is believed the fire was accidental and due to the welding of a vehicle part. The car sustained minor fire damage to its underside.

The crews left the scene at 11.13am.