A man was seen attempting to fight a car fire with a garden hose in Langford on Friday (Jan 17).

The incident occurred at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Sooke Road, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

"The guy was already out with the garden hose trying to put the flames out," said Curtis Becker. "However, you could see by him jumping back how warm it was and the smoke was probably not the most pleasant thing to be inhaling.鈥�

In a video shared with Goldstream News Gazette, Langford Fire can be seen appearing on the scene while the fire was still raging.

Langford鈥檚 deputy fire chief Scott Davidson confirmed crew members from their fire hall, located steps away from the fire on Happy Valley Road, attended the incident.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in the car鈥檚 engine compartment, explained the deputy fire chief.

According to Davidson, an ambulance was also called to attend the scene to help someone with minor burns.

He was unable to confirm the cause of the fire.