{"id":868853,"date":"2026-04-03T07:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/868853\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T07:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:38:26","slug":"van-bursts-into-flames-in-suspected-arson-attack-in-huyton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/868853\/","title":{"rendered":"Van bursts into flames in suspected arson attack in Huyton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fire crews found a van, which was parked on a driveway, on fire\"Aerial<\/p>\n

An aerial view of Moss Green Close in Huyton(Image: Google)<\/p>\n

Merseyside Police is investigating a suspected arson attack after a van caught fire in Huyton<\/a>. At around 1.10am today, Thursday, April 2, police received a report that a van was on fire on Moss Green Close.<\/p>\n

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service<\/a> extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. The fire service said its crews were alerted at 1.06am and arrived at the scene seven minutes later. Two fire engines attended <\/a>alongside Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When they got there<\/a>, crews found a van on a driveway on fire. One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames and crews completed a home fire safety check on the property before leaving the scene at 2.22am.<\/p>\n

A joint investigation between the fire <\/a>service and Merseyside Police<\/a> is now underway and anyone with any information has been asked to contact the police.<\/p>\n

Anyone who witnessed the incident or have any information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook<\/a> “Merseyside Police Contact Centre” with reference 26000258880.<\/p>\n

You can also report information via the website: https:\/\/www.merseyside.police.uk\/ro\/report\/ocr\/af\/how-to-report-a-crime\/<\/a> or call 101.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https:\/\/crimestoppers-uk.org\/give-information\/forms\/give-information-anonymously<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an emergency always call 999.<\/p>\n

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