A CAR fire in Blackburn is being treated as suspicious.

The incident happened at 11.45pm on Queens Road and one fire crew from Blackburn attended the scene.

Crew manager Austin Foy said: "There was no-one near the car so no-one was hurt.

"We used breathing apparatus and a hose reel to put out the fire.

"We were there for 45 minutes and it is being treated as suspicious after it may have been started deliberately.

"The police attended the scene and they were investigating the cause."