Petrol station staff and members of the public sprang into action to help dowse a car fire when an engine caught ablaze on the forecourt of a Balclutha service station today.
Just before 1pm a fire started in the engine of a Ford Focus at the Balclutha Caltex in James St.
Clouds of white smoke and flames could be seen after the engine caught fire.
Despite the fact the car was ablaze in the forecourt next to the petrol pumps, service station staff and members of the public used extinguishers to help fight the fire.
They managed to get the fire under control until two fire appliances arrived about 12.50pm to extinguish the fire.
It is currently unknown how the fire started.
The service station's proprietor was less than impressed with media attention.
