Peterborough fire which destroyed car, van and caravan confirmed as arson

Fire crews were called to Cobbet Place, Eastfield at 1.45pm on Friday.
The fire at Cobbet PlaceThe fire at Cobbet Place
The fire at Cobbet Place

Firefighters arrived to find a well-developed fire involving a car, a van and a caravan. Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the fire using hose reels and returned to their stations by 3.30pm.

A large plume of black smoke was seen above the city.

Today Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been started deliberately.

Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.