Police are now investigating and believe the fire was started deliberately

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A caravan was left 'completely destroyed' in Warrington after arsonists set it on fire.

Firefighters were called after the abandoned vehicle was found 'well alight' in Kinnock Park in Burtonwood at around 10pm on Friday (December 3).

There was nobody inside the caravan and the blaze was extinguished before the area was made safe.

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Crews were on the scene for around 45 minutes and the incident is now being investigated, with officers believing the fire was started deliberately.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 10pm firefighters were called to reports of a fire in Kinnock Park, Burtonwood, Warrington.

"On arrival crews discovered that the fire involved an abandoned caravan, which was well alight. No-one was inside the caravan.

"Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus each used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, which left the caravan completely destroyed.

"Once the fire looked to be out, firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to look for hotspots and monitor temperatures. They left the scene once they were satisfied that the caravan was safe.

"No-one was taken to hospital. Firefighters were in attendance for around 45 minutes. The fire is suspected to have been started deliberately."

Anyone with any information about the blaze should give the details to Cheshire Constabulary via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report, quoting IML 1147653.