FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a deliberately started fire in a park in Thornbury last night.
A crew from Thornbury Fire Station was called to Streamleaze Park at 8.35pm, following reports of a fire on open ground within a pit.
The crew used a backpack portable water source to put out the fire.
A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said they believed the fire was started deliberately and that police have been notified.
Anyone with any information about those responsible is asked to contact police through their website, www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5217226796.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here