A taxi erupted into flames on a Darlington street.
Firefighters were called to Milbank Road, near the junction with Woodland Road, on Tuesday (July 28) after a red car set ablaze just before 2pm.
A dramatic image taken from the scene shows flames engulfing the front of the taxi, which is parked outside the gated entrance to a home.
The image shows flames pouring from both the inside and outside of the vehicle, with the red paint already blackened by the fire.
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The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it attended the scene.
A spokesperson said: “Shortly before 1.55pm on Tuesday, we received a report of a vehicle fire at the junction of Carmel Road and Milbank Road, Darlington.
“One fire engine from Darlington attended, leaving the scene shortly after."
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