FIRE investigators believe a blaze which destroyed a large van was deliberately started.

A crew from Blackburn attended Audley Range at 4.45pm on Friday after reports of a vehicle fire.

A fire spokesman, said: The fire was believed to have been started deliberately and firefighters used two hoses.

"One used a breathing apparatus set to extinguish the fire.

"The police were asked to attend the incident and an investigation is underway into its cause."