Several cars were destroyed after they burst into flames tonight in the Brussels business district of Saint Gilles amid fears of a possible terror attack.

Early reports suggest that there may have been up to three blasts, although there has been on official confirmation of a terrorist explosion.

Several cars have been destroyed been destroyed with video posted on social media showing pictures of a large fire.

A large section of Brussels city centre has been closed off after several cars burst into flames, pictured

It is not yet known what caused the fire, although locals are worried it may be a terrorist attack

Locals reported hearing several explosions as a number of cars burst into flames in the city centre

The cars were destroyed in the area of Saint-Gilles, which is close to Molenbeek and the European Parliament

There are no reports yet of what caused the blaze and despite the extensive damage, they are not believed to have been as a result of a terrorist attack.

Local newspaper HLN.BE reported that eight cars had been destroyed in the incident although nobody was killed or injured.

Fire officers soon had the incident under control, according to local reporters.

However the cars affected suffered substantial damage and the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.