A car fire has broke out on the main road through Wroxall this afternoon (Sunday).
Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been mobilised to the incident on St John’s Road having been alerted to smoke issuing from the vehicle at just before 14:40.
The car – a 5 door hatchback – has been engulfed by flames.
The road is blocked as a result of the incident, which has occurred close to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary heading into the village of Wroxall.
UPDATE @ 15:11 – Firefighters are using 2 hose reel jets to extinguish the car and the grass bank adjacent to it.
Severe damage has been caused to the vehicle rendering it little more than a shell.
Crews have used Halligan tools to crowbar open the bonnet and boot areas of the vehicle to allow water to be sprayed in to cool and douse the areas.
UPDATE @ 15:35 – The fire has now been extinguished by firefighters with the retained crew from Shanklin remaining on scene to manage scene safety and traffic.
Crews have put measures in place to prevent any fuel and oil from the car mixed with the water used to extinguish the flames leaking into the sewerage and drainage systems.
One lane of the carriageway remains blocked as the team finish dousing the car.
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Got to ask is that the correct position of the appliance to protect the crew
Why not join the fire service and learn the practicalities of fire fighting and crew and public safety?
Another uneconomical repair ECU until fault sorted. Well done firemen, glad no Donkeys were harmed apart from a cough or two.
Looks like a BMW E46 saloon
Looking at it being taken away on the back of a recovery lorry….severe damage is an understatement !!!!!!!
I was on way home from work feel sorry for owner but happy he is OK car’s can be replaced ….
Hope insurance is sorted out pronto ….