A car burst into flames on Queensway in Ashton-on-Ribble, filling the street with smoke.
The incident occurred on Saturday at around 4pm, with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attending shortly after.
According to eyewitnesses, the car, believed to be a Ford Focus, was driven into the street while smoking to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby house.
No one is reported to have been hurt in the fire.
Blog Preston has reached out to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for comment.
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Author's summary: Car fire in Ashton-on-Ribble fills street with smoke.