The drama happened on Oak Road in Cheadle, near Stockport, shortly before 10am on Saturday
Video shows the moment a car burst into flames in a suburban street - moments after the occupants got out.
Residents at first feared the fire could spread to other vehicles or even properties. But firefighters using breathing gear extinguished the blaze before it spread. Video of the fire, which has been shared on social media, showed the vehicle ablaze, and a huge plume of black smoke billowing into the air.
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