WATCH the moment a van became engulfed in flames on a residential street.

Firefighters were called to Recreation Road in Poole at 4.15pm on March 18 to find a van ‘well alight’.

Debris was scattered across the road while black gusts of smoke surrounded the vehicle.

A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service crew from Westbourne used two breathing apparatus wearers and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

A video shows the road filled with clouds of white as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.

Although the fire was put out at 4.51pm, crews remained on the scene to ensure that no fire was spread.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to Recreation Road, Poole at 4.15pm today (18 March) for a van well alight.

"One crew from Westbourne attended and two breathing apparatus wearers and one hose reel jet have been used to extinguish the fire.

"Our stop was at 4.51pm but we are likely to be on scene for a little while longer to ensure that there is no fire spread.

"No injuries reported and nothing on the log re cause."