A MAN was injured after a car fire in Claines.

Fire crews and paramedics were sent to Claines Lane after a fire broke out in the car's engine after it broke down.

A man in his 40s was injured and left in the care of paramedics.

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Worcester News has contacted West Midlands Ambulance for a comment.  

Two firefighters from Worcester extinguished the fire wearing breathing apparatus and using one hose reel jet.

A thermal imaging camera was also used during Sunday's fire (May 14).

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "A crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 2.16pm on May 14 to a small vehicle on fire in Claines Lane, Worcester.

"A fire in the engine bay of a car, following a mechanical breakdown, was extinguished by two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using one hose reel jet.

"A thermal imaging camera was also used.

"A male casualty in his 40s was handed over to the care of the ambulance service.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 3.13pm."