FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in Crystal Palace last night (October 27).

The Volkswagen Polo was being driven along Anerley Hill at around 10pm when part of the vehicle caught alight.

Both people who were travelling in the car managed to get themselves out and a fire extinguisher was used on the flames.

The fire was mostly out by the time firefighters from Beckenham fire station arrived and the cause is now under investigation.