AROUND a dozen fire fighters tackled a blaze that broke out in Whiteley last night.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a garage at Ibsen Close just after 8pm after reports that a car was ablaze inside.

Some residents reported hearing what sounded like the car exploding.

These dramatic pictures show the intensity of the fire that was eventually extinguished at 9.20pm.

Fire fighters used breathing apparatus and jet water hoses to extinguish the fire, the cause of which is unknown.