A car was found on fire at a residence just south of Blumenort shortly before 8 this morning.

Steinbach Fire deputy chief Ron Chausse says the vehicle was fairly close to the home, but crews were able to eliminate the risk to the residence catching fire. Chausse adds when fighting a car fire crews need to access all compartments of the vehicle.

"It's part of the process here in fighting car fires, getting into the engine compartment. That's why you'll see the guys using the Halligan [bar] to force the hood open and just get to all the different compartments of the vehicle."

While fighting the fire there were sparks, Chausse notes this was caused by magnesium car components.

"This is indicative of older vehicles, they still have magnesium components; so, magnesium and water don't like each other, that's why you're seeing the sparking, but we've got it under control."

He adds when fighting any kind of a fire there is a mixture of newer firefighters, who have passed their level one training, and senior firefighters.

Chausse says the cause of the fire is still being investigated, however the vehicle is a total write-off.