A CAR has been destroyed by fire on Ranelagh Avenue, Ravenscliffe, this morning.

The vehicle was so badly damaged that firefighters were unable to say what make and model it was.

They said it was small and could have been a Toyota Aygo or Citroen C1.

The incident happened at about 3am on land beside the road.

Firefighters stayed with the vehicle for about half an hour to make sure the fire did not spread.