Dramatic moment car bursts into flames in Austwick as drivers try to 'force their way past'
Firefighters have issued a warning to motorists after drivers tried to force their way through a road closure during a car fire in Austwick.
Crews from Bentham Fire Station were called to reports of a vehicle on fire in Austwick at around 6.19pm on Monday.
On arrival, they found a car “well alight” at the roadside.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.
Dramatic photos from the scene show the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames as crews worked to bring the fire under control.
However, during the final stages of the incident, firefighters were forced to deal with unexpected and dangerous behaviour from members of the public.
One motorist reportedly mounted the pavement in an attempt to bypass the fire engine, while a second vehicle also tried to force its way through the cordoned-off area.
A spokesperson for Bentham Fire Station said: “ We position the fire engine at incidents like these to provide safety to our crews.
“It really isn't wise to force your way through to avoid a detour. Please don't drive through incidents, please don't beg crews to allow you through.
“Its closed and it's closed for a reason.”
No injuries were reported and the fire was successfully extinguished.