Popular dog walking route left devastated by 'deliberate' fire in Peterborough
A popular dog walking route in Peterborough has been hit by a fire that the emergency services have declared to be deliberate.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at just before 2am to fields behind Bluebell Avenue in Dosthorpe to find an open field ablaze.
Crews then worked for over two hours to bring the fire under control.
A statement from the service said: “At 1.55am on Saturday (August 15) crews from Dogsthorpe, Thorney, Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade and Crowland (Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service) were called to a fire in the open on Bluebell Avenue in Peterborough.
“Using hose reels and beaters crews extinguished the fire and returned to their stations by 4.20am.
“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.”