Car completely destroyed by fire during blaze at playing field in Northampton

Firefighters were called to a playing field in Northampton this afternoon where a car was on fire.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Feb 2016, 16:24 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2016, 16:35 BST

Fire crews from the Mounts received an emergency call at 2.25pm today (Monday) to Briar Hill Playing Field where there was a car on fire.

The vehicle was sat between mature trees within the recreation ground off Hunsbarrow Road.

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Firefighters spent around 45 minutes at the scene, which was also attended by police.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said the car had been completely destroyed by the blaze.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.