Fernleigh Road car fire extinguished by firefighters

Emergency services were called to the Ashmont scene around 5.30am, prompting a response from Fire and Rescue NSW's Turvey Park brigade and police.

A smoke plume could be seen above the western edge of the city as the vehicle burned at the end of Fernleigh Road.

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When firefighters arrived, flames were ravaging the car.

"The crew got to work and brought the fire under control within a few minutes," firefighters said.

The fire was extinguished within minutes and the scene was handed over to police for further investigation.

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