Car blaze blocks route between Renwick and Blenheim

Firefighters are rushing to extinguish a blaze that has engulfed a car in Renwick.

Emergency services were alerted to the blaze on Renwick Rd just before 5pm on Thursday.

Fire crews from the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base Woodbourne were first on the scene responding to the blaze, Fire and Emergency Southern Shift manager Alex Norris said.

Two tankers, one from the base and one from Blenheim, were called to assist with the extinguishing of the car, which was well involved when crews arrived, he said.

The owners of the vehicle were on the scene, but were unharmed, a police spokesperson said.

The road had temporarily been closed and traffic management was in place, he said.

Travellers were advised to take an alternative route, or expect delays.