A CAR fire in Rawtenstall is being treated as suspicious.

The incident happened at about 4.20am today and one fire crew from Rawtenstall attended the scene.

A red Skoda Octavia was well alight on Linden Lea when crews arrived.

The blaze also caused minor damage to an adjacent property.

Firefighters put out the fire using one hose reel.

Lighting equipment was also in use at the incident.

Firefighters were at the scene for around one hour.

A fire service spokesman said: "The cause of the fire is being treated as suspicious."