AN investigation has been launched after a car was destroyed by fire in Rossett.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident, in Manor Lane, shortly after 3.45pm on Thursday.

One crew from Wrexham attended the scene, where firefighters used a hose reel jet and a set of breathing apparatus to tackle the flames.

A spokesman for the fire service told the Leader 100 per cent fire damage was caused to the car and the cause is currently under investigation.