Dramatic footage taken as several cars burst into flames shows two people running away from the scene.
Police continue to investigate the blaze, which happened on Drum Road, Eastleigh, in the early hours of the morning.
The doorbell video obtained by the Daily Echo shows two people running from the scene of the fire as a roaring sound is heard and the fire lights up the street.
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The fire service was called at around 5am and firefighters from Eastleigh, Redbridge, and St Mary’s arrived shortly afterwards.
The blaze was so intense it destroyed two cars and a van, damaged other cars and hit another house, buckling the front door and breaking windows.
Another video shows the moment firefighters arrived at the scene to tackle the blaze.
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A cordon was put in place around the vehicles which caught fire, and officers are on patrol in the area today.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers will remain in the area throughout the course of the day as enquiries continue.
“If you were in the area at the time of the incident and witnessed anything suspicious, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44240104689.
“Also, if you have any footage, including CCTV, doorbell camera, mobile phone or dash cam, please get in touch via 101.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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