More Than 30 Sold Jaecoo EVs Go Up in Flames as Massive Fire Destroys Nearly £1 Million Worth of Cars at Southampton Docks Amid Explosions and Thick Black Smoke Chaos

Tdpelmedia | 04-06-2026 11:34pm |

In the early hours of Wednesday, a significant fire erupted at a storage compound in Southampton docks, resulting in the destruction of over 30 Jaecoo electric vehicles. The blaze, which produced thick black smoke visible across the port, is estimated to have caused nearly £1 million in damages. Authorities reported that the 33 vehicles involved had been purchased by customers but were still awaiting delivery. The fire was accompanied by explosions, further complicating the response efforts at the scene.

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