Police investigate fire which destroys two cars in Chorley

A fire which destroyed two car in a Chorley street is being treated as arson.

The blaze broke out in Blackburn Street on Sunday with flames engulfing one vehicle and then spreading to another.

Fire brigade believe the blaze was started deliberatelyplaceholder image
Fire brigade believe the blaze was started deliberately

A fire brigade spokesman said: "We got a report of a car on fire in a parking space in the street.

"It was near to other cars and then the fire spread to another vehicle nearby. Both were badly damaged.

"We used a hose reel jet to put the fire out. It is believe to have been started deliberately and the police have been informed."

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