A van has been completely destroyed after flames engulfed it during a suspected arson attack in Bishop Auckland.
Emergency services were called to the vehicle fire in the Richardson Avenue area at about 10.30pm on Wednesday, September 30.
The van fire in Bishop Auckland (Image: FACEBOOK/ KARL GUARE)
One crew from Bishop Auckland Fire Station attended the scene and used a hose to extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and no injuries were reported.
Police have now confirmed that they are treating it as arson.
The van fire in Bishop Auckland (Image: FACEBOOK/ KARL GUARE)
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The van fire in Bishop Auckland (Image: FACEBOOK/ KARL GUARE)
A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue said: “At 10.39pm on Wednesday (September 30), we received a report of a van fire between Ramsey Crescent and Richardson Avenue.
"One crew from Bishop Auckland Fire Station attended and used a hose to extinguish the fire.
"Crews left the scene at 11.04pm”