A fire which burned one car and damaged two more in Redruth is believed to have been started deliberately, firefighters have said.

The car fire in School Lane at around 5.20am on Wednesday, "spread to a large quantity of rubbish and also damaged two vehicles," a fire service spokesperson said.

One fire engine was sent to the scene, and the crew used hosereels and breathing apparatus to put out the flames.

Police were also on scene, and are investigating.