THE cause of an early morning car fire is being investigated.

Firefighters were called to Blenheim Gardens in Winsford shortly after 3.20am this morning.

On arrival crews discovered a BMW well alight.

One firefighter wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.

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An investigation into the cause of the fire has now begun.

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101.

Firefighters from Winsford dealt with the incident.