FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff, after a car set alight.
Crews from Leigh spent 30 minutes extinguishing the flames after being called out at about 2.45am today.
The car had been parked up overnight and no one was hurt.
Essex Fire Service is now investigating the cause of the blaze.
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