FIRE crews battled a car fire in Wrexham last night.

North Wales Fire and Rescue were called to a vehicle blaze on Rhosnesni Lane at shortly after 8.30pm.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately, with the vehicle suffering near total damage as a result.

A North Wales Fire and Rescue spokesman said: ''We were called at 8.40pm to a vehicle fire in the Rhosnesni Lane area of Wrexham.

''One engine from Johnstown was sent the incident, which we believe was started deliberately.''