A 'DELIBERATE' fire was started in a car in Nelson this afternoon.
Firefighters attended the incident in Garden Street at around 5pm.
A spokesperson for Nelson Fire Station said: "It is being investigated as a deliberate fire.
"The fire has left the car with severe damage to the passenger compartment.
"One crew from Nelson used a hose reel to put out the fire.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 101."
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