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Lit firework sets car ablaze in Earls Colne | Lit firework sets car ablaze in Earls Colne |
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A car went up in flames after a lit firework was thrown underneath. | A car went up in flames after a lit firework was thrown underneath. |
The silver Renault Megane was set ablaze while parked on the High Street in Earls Colne, Essex. | The silver Renault Megane was set ablaze while parked on the High Street in Earls Colne, Essex. |
Fierce heat from the blaze shattered windows in neighbouring buildings and a family had to be evacuated from an upstairs flat. | Fierce heat from the blaze shattered windows in neighbouring buildings and a family had to be evacuated from an upstairs flat. |
Colin Abbott, owner of ABCO Insurance Services, said: "Five minutes longer and the whole building would have gone up." | Colin Abbott, owner of ABCO Insurance Services, said: "Five minutes longer and the whole building would have gone up." |
Flames engulfed the car, which belonged to a nearby resident, outside Mr Abbott's firm at 23:10 GMT on Saturday. | Flames engulfed the car, which belonged to a nearby resident, outside Mr Abbott's firm at 23:10 GMT on Saturday. |
He rushed to the scene after receiving a string of calls from locals. | He rushed to the scene after receiving a string of calls from locals. |
"It wasn't a dramatic explosion but you could hear the car's tyres popping, then the glass," he said. | "It wasn't a dramatic explosion but you could hear the car's tyres popping, then the glass," he said. |
"There was a lodger upstairs with two young children and the little boy is now frightened of popping sounds." | |
Essex Fire and Rescue Service said it was at the scene within 22 minutes of receiving the call. | |
Mr Abbott said: "If it had taken any longer then about half a dozen fire tenders would have been needed - we're talking of a place that is a 12th Century timber framed building - it could have been a major fire. | |
"I'm pleased there were no casualties in any shape or form." | "I'm pleased there were no casualties in any shape or form." |
Essex Police is investigating. |
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