A DRIVER fled from the scene after hitting a tree, which caused the car to catch fire last night.
Firefighters from Burnley Fire Station say that they were called to the scene on Towneley Park at around 10.50pm on Wednesday June 23.
Near the garden centre, they found a car alight with the driver having fled after hitting a tree.
They were able to bring the blaze under control and remained at the scene for around 30 minutes.
Police are now investigating the incident.
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