A video filmed by a resident shows the moment firefighters scrambled to tackle multiple vehicles on fire in a residential street in Eastleigh.
Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary’s were called to the fire on Drum Road just after 5am this morning.
Police who were also called to the scene said the blaze caused damage to several vehicles and part of a house.
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A video recorded by a resident shows firefighters scrambling with their hoses to tackle the car fire.
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An orange glow is seen on the houses and then as crews hose down the fire, the flames are seen on the right corner of the screen.
Police have said they are investigating the cause of the fire and carrying out enquiries at the scene today.
One resident, Kamal Bahadur Purja, described the scene as "absolutely horrifying".
He said: "Ever since I've lived here for over 16 years, we've never had an incident quite as horrific as this."
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