Van and car caught fire in Cherwell Drive in Marston
A VAN was destroyed and a car damaged this morning by a fire outside the BP garage in Cherwell Drive, Marston.
An Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said two fire engines were sent out at 5.20am today.
Firefighters are investigating the cause, but suspect it to be down to an electrical fire, which started in the van.
Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Connie Primmer said: “We attended the fire at 5.30am and will remain on the scene until the vehicles are recovered.”
She added the police and fire service would be investigating whether the fire was caused by arson.
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