Fire crews respond as trees set alight in Peterborough
Crews in Peterborough were called to a fire amongst a number of trees on Monday night (June 22).
Crews were called after smoke was seen coming from trees in Potters Way, off Fengate at just before 7pm.
They tackled the blaze, which they assessed to have been started deliberately, before returning to their stations.
Charred remains from the fire can still be seen.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 6.55pm on Monday ( June 22) crews from Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade and Whittlesey were called to reports of smoke on Potters Way in Peterborough.
“Firefighters arrived to find trees well alight. The crews used hose reels to extinguish the fire and returned to their stations by 8pm.
“The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate. Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”