ARSONISTS are believed to be responsible for a fire which almost completely destroyed a commercial vehicle near Warrington during the night.
The small, flat-bed lorry was found blazing in Old Alder Lane, Burtonwood and was wrecked before fire crews could reach the scene.
A Fire Service spokesman said: “We strongly suspect this fire was caused by deliberate ignition.”
Firefighters used a hosereel to extinguish the blaze and had to wear breathing apparatus because of dense smoke.
It is believed the vehicle was abandoned in the lane after being stolen and was set alight by the thieves who then fled the scene – probably in another vehicle.
ARSONISTS are believed to be responsible for a fire which almost
completely destroyed a commercial vehicle near Warrington during the
night.
Lorry targeted by arsonists
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
