A CAR was completely destroyed by fire in Westbourne high street on Thursday night.

The fire occurred outside the Vantage Pharmacy in Poole Road.

It was reported to the fire service at around 7.50pm.

One fire crew from Westbourne attended.

The fire was extinguished using two hoses and a dry power extinguisher.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was dealt with by 8.11pm and is not believed to be suspicious.