Police have launched an investigation after a car exploded on the driveway of a family home.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service rushed to Cooks Acre, in Bromborough, on Saturday, September, 23 after reports a car had caught fire. The service arrived at the scene at 9.57pm and crews found the car as well as the garage of the two-storey house on fire.
Crews were at the scene at 9.57pm and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the house to temper the blaze. The fire was extinguished at 10.10pm.
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When the ECHO visited the street on Sunday, 24, the house was black with smoke. Neighbours reported seeing flashing lights, and screaming as the fire raged. Merseyside Police have now confirmed that a joint investigation is underway with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
One woman said: "I heard tyres popping and people came out to see what was going on. Someone started screaming and people rushed out to help.
“I saw it happen and it looked like the fire was coming from where they charge the car. The whole thing was up in flames by the end. It was so scary and my little girl was screaming because she thought something had happened to our house.”
One man claimed that after speaking to the owners of the car they believed the cause of the fire was a "malfunctioning electric car battery", although this has not been officially confirmed by the fire service or the police.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm we received a report of a car fire on Cooks Acre, Bromborough, just before 10pm on Saturday, 23 September. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.
"A joint investigation by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police is underway to establish the cause of the fire. CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out, and anyone with any information or has captured the incident is asked to contact police.
"Call 101 or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 23000924179. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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