Watch ‘frightening’ moment flames erupt from ground in Oxford

The incident initially occurred in the early evening of Saturday (May 2) on Cowely Road, outside Sundaes Gelato on the street corner.

Thames Valley Police cars and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engines arrived at the scene shortly after, and a cordon was put in place with tape.

Members of the public were warned to get back away from the site with flames soon “erupting” from the smoke, according to onlookers.

AS IT HAPPENED: Smoke billows from underground as police tape off Oxford street

Now, someone who was inside the Sundaes Gelato shop at the time of the blaze has shared “frightening” footage of the flames growing.

Having been stuck inside the store, the member of the public, who wishes to remain anonymous, reflected on the incident.

“It was quite a frightening and uncomfortable experience to witness at the time,” they said.

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The road reopened around 11pm on Saturday night, but the site of the fire remains cordoned off after the blaze was extinguished.

Thames Valley Police issued a fresh statement on the following morning (Sunday, May 3) after the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: “No arrests have been made, and the incident is not being treated as suspicious at this time.”

 Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has also been approached for comment.