A 4WD has burst into flames in the middle of Sydney airport 's busy international terminal car park covering the area in thick smoke . The outdoor car park at the terminal was closed after authorities were alerted to the blaze just after 8am on Thursday . The red 4WD was fully engulfed in flames when authorities arrived and witnesses reported seeing fire spewing from the bonnet of the vehicle . Scroll down for video . A 4WD burst into flames in the middle of an outdoor car park at Sydney airport 's busy international terminal on Thursday morning . Witnesses captured footage of NSW Fire and Rescue crews working to put out the flames as thick smoke spewed out over the airport 's car park . The 4WD , which was completely destroyed in the fire , was surrounded by other cars at the terminal . It is believed the fire started in the engine in the car . The fire caused traffic delays throughout the international terminal due to heavy smoke . The 4WD was fully engulfed in flames when authorities arrived and witnesses reported seeing fire spewing from the bonnet of the vehicle . Witnesses captured footage of NSW Fire and Rescue crews working to put out the flames as thick smoke spewed out over the airport 's car park .
Car burst into flames at Sydney airport 's international terminal on Thursday . 4WD was completely destroyed when flames started spewing from engine . Fire crews worked to put out flames as smoke covered outdoor car park . Vehicle was surrounded by other cars at busy terminal car park .