By SWBNfire - Jake Meeus-Jones

Fire ripped through cars parked at Bristol Airport with 11 vehicles damaged - and five "completely destroyed." Thick smoke can be seen billowing over the runway as cars in the Silver Zone car park were engulfed by the flames.

Multiple fire crews raced from Bedminster Fire Station to attend the scene whilst the airport fire service began tackling the blaze.

The fire is said to have begun at around 10am Sunday December 10 and is believed to have been caused by "accidental ignition."

The airport runway briefly closed as a safety precaution but since reopened. The blaze is said to have been extinguished at 12Ppm and no injuries were reported.

Avon Fire and Rescue said: "Avon Fire and Rescue received a call at 10am this morning to reports of a car fire at Bristol Airport.

"On arrival airport fire service were already attending putting cars out. "Three breathing apparatus were used from Avon Fire and Rescue and two from the airport fire service. "Three hose jets were used to put the fire out and 11 cars were involved in total.

"The damage ranged from 20% to 100% and approximately four or five vehicles were completely burnt out."