A Maserati went up in flames in the early hours of yesterday morning in Isle of Dogs.

Firefighters were called to Roffey Street, in Isle of Dogs, just before 6am on Sunday (September 15) after reports of a car alight.

Footage shows the high-end car burning on a street corner, with most of the roof and one side alight, and its indicator still flashing.

People posting on social media reported that there was a "loud bang" before the car caught alight - however this is yet to be confirmed by emergency services.

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Ten firefighters put the blaze out in 15 minutesTen firefighters put the blaze out in 15 minutes (Image: Contributor)

Two fire engines and ten firefighters managed to put the blaze out in 15 minutes.

No one was in the vehicle and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade said: "Two fire engines and around ten firefighters were mobilised to a car alight on Roffey Street in Isle of Dogs.

"The Brigade was called at 0557 and the fire was under control by 0612. Crews from Millwall and Poplar fire stations attended the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation."