Firefighters were called to Melbourne Street in Clacton after a Hyundai SUV caught fire, threatening to spread to nearby property. A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue said: "On arrival, crews found a vehicle on fire which had started to spread to a nearby shed. The rear of the car was completely destroyed (Image: Supplied)The interior of the car was also destroyed (Image: Supplied)"The fire was extinguished by midnight and the scene was handed over to the police." The interior of the car was also destroyed (Image: Supplied)The front of the car did not sustain much damage (Image: Supplied)Pictures show the rear and interior of the car was completely destroyed. Essex Police has been contacted for a comment.