This was the moment a car erupted into flames after it was set on fire on a Merseyside street last night.
Detectives are investigating the incident which happened on Rice Lane in Wallasey just before 9pm on Sunday.
Shocked residents said there were two huge bangs as the vehicle exploded in an incident which police have described as "completely reckless."
The arson attack caused extensive injuries to the car, police said, and could have led to people being seriously injured.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We initially believe that this was a deliberate, targeted and completely reckless attack, which could have easily resulted in serious injuries to people living nearby.
“If you live in the area and saw, heard or captured footage of anyone acting suspiciously around the time of the incident, please come forward and we will take positive action to remove those responsible from the community.
“You can either speak to us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers, and be assured that we will treat all information with sensitivity and care.”
One woman, who lives nearby, said: "I heard a loud bang, which shook me it was so loud.
"I went outside to see what it was, and saw the car in flames already, it then blew again.
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"Someone had already called the fire brigade before it blew, as they were already at the bottom of the road.
"It was scary watching it, when it blew the second time too."
Enquiries are ongoing, including CCTV and witnesses.
Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage is asked to contact police via their social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 21000006745.
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