Terrifying moment Edinburgh car bursts into flames on residential street

A quiet neighbourhood was rocked early on Wednesday morning (November 13) after a car fire on a residential street.

The incident happened just before 4.45am on Loganlea Avenue in Craigentinny.

Video footage shows the vehicle parked on the street with flames coming from its windows.

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Its front left tyre appears to have melted off the rim and the vehicle’s alarm blares while first responders race to the scene.

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A firefighter sprays the blaze with a fire hose while emergency vehicles can be seen arriving in the background.

Another video from the scene filmed by an onlooker shows several firefighters bustling around the street while smoke fills the area.

Dasha, a Loganlea Avenue resident, told Edinburgh Live : “I woke up around 5am to the sound of an alarm and saw flames outside our window. It was frightening as all the neighbours usually park their cars close to the house.”

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Her own vehicle was parked just in front of the car on fire. As soon as she was awoken by the commotion, she quickly moved her vehicle out of harm’s way.

Dasha added that she had “concern for safety” as this fire was Loganlea Avenue’s third in just a week’s time.

She continued: “There were two fires on our street last week around Bonfire Night near the same spot on the playground. The firefighters came out then as well but it was just a bin fire that time.

“The fire brigade put out the blaze quickly and by the morning there was hardly any trace left. The police also questioned witnesses.

“I’m not sure what happened today, I just hope it wasn’t deliberate.”

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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.44am on Wednesday, November 13 to reports of a car on fire at Loganlea Avenue, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control mobilised one fire appliance and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting one vehicle.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.40am on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024, we were called to a report of a car being on fire in the Loganlea Avenue area of Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”