Fire crews were called out after a car caught fire at Chesil Beach car park.

A spokesman for the fire service said they were alerted to the blaze by a member of the public who dialled 999.

"A car was severely damaged by fire", they said.

"The call came in at 7.48 yesterday evening.

"Compressed air foam and a hose reel jet were used.

"The fire had stopped at 8.04pm."