A car has been destroyed after firefighters tackled the blaze at a town's leisure centre.

The incident happened early on Thursday morning as Bicester Fire Station were called to a car alight at Bicester Leisure Centre.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire with a hose reel as nobody was injured as a result of the blaze. 

The fire crew also made the car safe by opening the bonnet with a halligan tool and spreaders to disconnect the battery as the engine was still running.

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A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Luckily nobody was injured and the fire did not spread from the car.

“We are currently recruiting for on-call firefighters. Please visit our recruitment stall in Sheep Street, Bicester this Friday from 9am to 3pm or send a message to us direct for more information.”

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