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Firemen tackled a huge fire in Brussels after two explosions were reported in the Saint Gilles suburbs.

Police have now confirmed the explosions were deliberately started.

Up to nine cars were destroyed in the in the fire – but no casualties were reported.

The fire broke out at the corner of Rue d'Albanie and Avenue Adolphe Demeure, in south west of the city.

A cafe called Moda Nova is on the junction near to where the fires were.

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The fire was less than two miles from the European Parliament and three miles from the European Commission offices.

It was put out at 1.30am (local time).

A video posted online by Léo Tisseau showed firefighters blasting the blazing cars with a hose.

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Police cordoned off the area, which appeared to be mainly apartments and small shops.

Residents – jumpy after terror attacks on Brussels airport in March – feared another bombing.

But the fire appears to have been confined to the cars.

Explosions reported by witnesses may have been petrol tanks catching light.

The cause of the fire is unknown.