THREE cars have been reduced to smouldering wrecks following an early morning blaze. 

Shirley residents described being woken by popping and explosions at around 4am today.

Three cars went up in flames in the Cannon Street car park near Shirley Towers.

Daily Echo: Firefighters were called to Cannon Street this morning.Firefighters were called to Cannon Street this morning.

Crews from Redbridge Fire Station raced to the scene and police were also alerted.

No one was injured, however, a Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy and what is believed to be a Vauxhall Corsa have been severely damaged. 

Daily Echo: Residents described being woken at around 4am.Residents described being woken at around 4am.

According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, the cause of the fire is currently unknown. 

The stop message came in at 4.55am.

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for further details.

Fire crews were also called to a derelict shop fire last night.

More to follow...