A taxi was filmed on fire at the kerb in Elie, Fife, on the afternoon of Tuesday 20 October 2026. It stood a few feet from houses, with thick black smoke coming off it. The clip is credited to Fife Jammer Locations. It runs on until an explosion jolts the cab and a flash of light sprays out. The Daily Record reported that it was understood no one was injured and that residents did not have to be evacuated, and that Police Scotland had been approached for comment. Terrifying moment taxi engulfed in flames explodes on quiet Fife street
The call
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We received a report of a car on fire in the Bank Street/High Street area of Elie, Fife, around 4.42pm on Tuesday, October 20. One appliance was sent to the scene. The fire was extinguished and crews left the area around 5.42pm after making sure the area was safe."