A CAR fire in North Yorkshire was started deliberately, police and firefighters believe.
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the fire, which happened near High Eastfield Farm, Eastfield, close to Scarborough.
Fire crews from Scarborough were called to the fire at about 5.45pm on Thursday and put out the flames using one hose reel with foam.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating an incident of arson in which a car was set on fire.
"Police attended the scene. Two youths were spoken to by officers but no arrests have been made".
A North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said crews "attended an abandoned car that was believed to be set alight deliberately".
Phone North Yorkshire Police with information on 101 and quote reference number 12170071931.
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