THIS is the moment a Vauxhall Corsa is engulfed by a massive fireball in the middle of a street, as crews desperately tackle the blaze.
The car burst into flames at around 6pm on Saturday in London – as locals watched on in horror.
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1A Vauxhall Corsa bursts into flames on a residential street on Saturday[/caption]
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1Firefighters tackling the blaze, as locals watched[/caption]
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1The fire was put out after ten minutes[/caption]
The driver was in the car, waiting at a set of traffic lights, when the fire started and had to be alerted by a passer-by, according to eyewitness reports.
Firefighters raced to the scene to douse the flames – with the fire extinguished after ten minutes.
No one was reportedly injured.
The 2013 Corsa Limited Edition caught fire on Fairlop Road, near Leytonstone tube station, east London.
Femi Hassan filmed the fire on his mobile phone.
Members of the public applauded the fire services’ quick response.
Tanny said, “The kids cheering when the fireman took out the fire makes this video wholesome.”
Sammy said: “All first responders are so cool when they do their jobs and so casual.”
Another added: “The kids cheering made me smile. Firefighters deserve applause.”
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1The driver was initially inside the car when the fire broke out[/caption]
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1One fire engine was sent to the scene[/caption]
Jam Press/@worldwiderealgist1Thankfully, no one was injured[/caption]
One stated: “They didn’t mess around. They pulled up and put that fire out so quickly.”
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a car alight on Fairlop Road in Leytonstone.
“Crews extinguished the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
“Control Officers took the first of seven calls at 6:08 pm on 22 March and mobilised one fire engine from Leytonstone Fire Station to the scene.
“The incident was over for firefighters at 6:18 pm.”
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