A CAR exploded in the middle of the street just yards from where children and families were celebrating a Christmas fayre.

Firefighters were called to Pinner High Street in Harrow after the car burst into flames during the festive fun.

3 The car exploded into flames during the Christmas fayre Credit: ISOIMAGES

People out for the annual Pinner Panto - attended by more than 10,000 - were ushered away from the burning vehicle by cops and stewards.

Witnesses filmed the fireball after it exploded metres from the community event.

Dramatic photos show the car engulfed in fire as firefighters battle the blaze.

The car was parked metres from one of the children's rides along the high street.

3 Firefighters were scrambled to Pinner High Street in the borough of Harrow to deal with a car fire Credit: ISOIMAGES

3 The car was just metres away from a children's ride in the high street Credit: ISOIMAGES

No injuries were reported and the fire was under control by 7pm.

The Metropolitan Police had no record of the incident but a London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said they were sent to a car fire just before 6pm and left the scene after an hour.

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A Pinner Pantomine Twitter account said: "Thank you everyone and also the public who responded to directions."

The annual event has been running for 20 years in the London borough.

It is based around Panto themes with shop windows dressed to fit the theme and musical entertainment from local schools and community groups.

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