Wrexham: Crew called to tackle Bersham car fire incident
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the incident occurred on Bersham Road, Bersham this morning.
One fire engine was called to the scene at 11.27am - with the incident involving a Vauxhall Astra.
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Firefighters used a hose reel jet, breathing apparatus and thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze - which was out by 12.06pm.
The cause of the fire was deemed a mechanical fault - with no details available on the level of damage to the car involved.
There were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.
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- Wales Online
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- Wales Online
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- North Wales Live
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