FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in Blackburn last night.

At 10.15pm, a crew from Blackburn attended Appleby Street car park and dealt with a blue Toyota which had burnt out.

A fire spokesman said one hose reel was used to put out the fire.

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He said: "The fire was deliberate and there is a joint investigation with the police taking place.

"There is evidence to believe that the car was used for joyriding as there are tyre marks in the car park."

"There were no injuries as a result of the blaze."