Electric Car Fire Causes Major Damage To Home
Written by HFM News on 21st August 2026
An electric vehicle fire caused major damage to the outside of a home in the Harborough village of Tugby.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze on a driveway in Manor Farm Road.
Initially, two fire engines were sent to the scene, but two more crews were called after reports that the fire had spread to the property.
The scene of the blaze. Pic: LFRS
Firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from causing further damage to the home, although the outside of the building was badly damaged.
The Mini was completely burnt out.
No-one was injured in the incident shortly after 7.15am on Monday.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire had spread to the house, causing major damage externally.”
Four appliances attended, from Eastern, Wigston and Oakham fire stations.
