This picture shows the dramatic moment an electric car burst into flames in the driveway of a home.
A van next to the parked car and the house all caught fire in a massive blaze shortly before 5am this morning on Charlecote Drive, Chandler's Ford.
The van sitting directly next to the small electric vehicle, which had been charging overnight and is obscured behind another car, has flames billowing from its side and cab.
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A thick layer of black smoke from both the van and the electric vehicle almost completely obscures the house itself, which also suffered significant damage.
It is understood that the occupants of the house were able to exit safely, and the fire service has been asked for further details.
During the blaze, the fire service put out a warning for people to avoid the area, and police closed the road.
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