FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a car fire in a village near Selby.

Tadcaster crews responded to reports of the incident in Sherburn-in-Elmet at about 1.45am today (Wednesday).

It involved a Ford Focus.

When they arrived, the crews tackled the fire using two hose reel jets.

Police also attended the scene.

A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said: "At this stage it is unclear what caused the fire. Inquiries are ongoing."