Arsonists are thought to be behind several fires that have occurred next to a children's playground in Easton. In the early hours of Saturday morning (July 8) firefighters were called out to extinguish the latest blaze on Belle Vue Road after residents woke up to the sound of crackling and the smell of smoke.
This is the second time in the past few months that fly-tipped rubbish has been set on fire next to the children’s playground. And neighbours can recall six recent fires in the nearby area, including one when a resident’s bin was set alight.
Anu Brown and Rajat Gogna were told about the recent fire by a friend who had spotted the couple's car parked close to the blaze. By the time they arrived at the scene the firefighters had put out the fire but one of the headlights had already melted.
