Firefighters called to residential street after taxi bursts into flames

Firefighters were called to a residential street after a taxi burst into flames in Fife.

Footage shows the vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road on Tuesday, near a number of properties in Elie.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Golf City Taxis, based in St Andrews, confirmed that the vehicle was part of its fleet.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.24pm on Tuesday, October 20, to reports of a vehicle fire on Park Place, Elie.

“Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the area where firefighters worked to extinguish a fire affecting a small minivan.

“There were no reports of casualties, and crews left after ensuring the area was safe.”

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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