Car destroyed after being set on fire in Wigan

Firefighters were called when a car which appeared to have been abandoned was deliberately set alight.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 22nd Jul 2019, 08:12 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2019, 09:12 BST
Firefighters were called at 1.50amFirefighters were called at 1.50am
Firefighters were called at 1.50am

Crews from Hindley fire station went to Edge Green Lane in Ashton at 1.50am on Monday.

Other news: Wigan home evacuated when DIY work leads to 999 callThey found the burning Vauxhall Astra parked on a grass verge, with flames spreading to nearby trees.

They put out the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed.

Police were informed as the fire was thought to have been started deliberately.