A firefighter was engulfed in flames after a vehicle exploded on a busy road – but somehow survived.
Footage shared on social media by the Avon Fire Department shows the firefighter, who has not been publicly identified, standing with their back turned when the vehicle suddenly erupts into a huge fireball.
The explosion sends the firefighter flying backwards and knocks them off their feet as towering flames and thick black smoke fill the air.
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The firefighter can then be seen rolling away from the vehicle before being helped back to their feet.
The shocking incident happened near the intersection of U.S. Route 36 and Ronald Reagan Parkway in Avon, Indiana, around noon on 2 November.
Despite the terrifying scenes, the Avon Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter did not suffer serious injuries.
The department said the firefighter was wearing full protective equipment at the time of the explosion.
No firefighters, bystanders or the vehicle’s driver were injured in the incident.
The driver was not inside the vehicle when it exploded.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the Avon Fire Department said: “While situations like this can be frightening to witness, they are a reminder of the risks our firefighters face every day while serving our community.
“Our members train extensively for these types of emergencies and rely on that training, their protective equipment, and one another to safely manage unpredictable situations.”
The cause of the vehicle fire has not yet been released.
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