A car exploded into a fireball metres from a Christmas market in London, England today.

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

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.