Arson probe launched after car fire spreads to South Shields home

An arson inquiry has been launched after a car fire spread to a house causing severe damage.
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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and Northumbria Police were called to Nevinson Avenue in Whiteleas, South Shields, last night, Wednesday, November 18, following reports a car was alight.

Police have since confirmed it is being treated as a suspected arson attack, with firefighters supporting a joint investigation into the blaze, which also caused fire and smoke damage to the front of the house.

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The front of a BMW and a house were badly damaged by the blaze.The front of a BMW and a house were badly damaged by the blaze.
The front of a BMW and a house were badly damaged by the blaze.
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A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Shortly after 8.40pm yesterday we received a report of a car on fire at Nevinson Avenue, South Shields.

"Emergency services attended and dealt with the blaze.

"Inquires into the cause of the fire are on going.”

A TWFRS spokesperson added: “We received the call at 8.34pm and crews from South Shields arrived to find a car fire that had spread to the front of the house.

The suspected arson attack happened in Nevinson Avenue in Whiteleas.The suspected arson attack happened in Nevinson Avenue in Whiteleas.
The suspected arson attack happened in Nevinson Avenue in Whiteleas.

"Thankfully the occupier was already out of the property, uninjured, when the crews arrived.

“However, despite the swift action of the firefighters, parts of the property were severely damaged, with some smoke damage throughout.

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“Northumbria Police also attended and we will support them in their investigations.”

Police have asked anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage of the area which could help with inquiries get in touch.

They can contact the force by calling 101 and quoting reference 1096 181120 or make contact via Northumbria Police's website’s Tell Us Something page.

Details can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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