A Herbie lookalike survived a scrapyard blaze near Lija yesterday which destroyed about 25 cars. The fire was reported at 2.10pm and a thick pall of black smoke from burning tyres was visible from many parts of the island. Several fire engines were deployed and a fireman was treated for smoke inhalation. A magisterial inquiry is under way to determine the cause of the fire.

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