Appeal after firefighters tackle deliberate car blaze
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Crews from Peterlee fire station were called to the Shotton Colliery area on Friday night (June 18) after a car was set on fire.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service have confirmed that the incident was arson and are working with police in Peterlee on an investigation into the incident.
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Hide AdIt comes as firefighters in Peterlee warn that such incidents ‘tie up valuable resources from both the fire service and police,’ who carried out a leaflet drop and door-to-door enquiries following the blaze.
Anyone with information should call Firestoppers anonymously on 0800 169 5558.