Prompt action by policemen at Sliema station saved this car from being destroyed by fire this afternoon.

The fire broke out in the engine compartment as the car was being driven at Rudolph Street, but the blaze was contained in the engine compartment.

Fire fighters of the Civil Protection Department were also on the scene.

Picture: Capt Victor G. Mercieca - mynews@timesofmalta.com

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