A CAR is believed to have been deliberately set on fire in Dudley. 

Firefighters were caused to the car on fire on Heath Green shortly before 8pm last night (Tuesday February 5).

Firefighters from Dudley and Smethwick attended and put out the flames wearing breathing apparatus.

They left the scene at 8.50pm.

A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "This was a car fire that is believed to have been started deliberately. "