04/07/2006
Camper van destroyed in Belfast fire
Police in south Belfast are treating a fire which destroyed a camper van in south Belfast last night as suspicious.
The van, which belonged to a German tourist, was parked in the Tomb Street car park when the blaze broke out shortly after 10pm.
The interior of the vehicle, which contained all of the owner's money and possessions, was completely destroyed in the fire.
Police are currently assisting the tourist in contacting the German embassy and forensic tests are being carried out on the van.
Elsewhere police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a haulage yard at Ballyclare in County Antrim.
A number of loud explosions were heard coming from the yard on Mill Road in the town, shortly after 12.30am this morning.
It was later discovered that four articulated lorries at the yard were on fire and the loud noises are believed to have been caused by tyres exploding.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed anything relating to either incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The van, which belonged to a German tourist, was parked in the Tomb Street car park when the blaze broke out shortly after 10pm.
The interior of the vehicle, which contained all of the owner's money and possessions, was completely destroyed in the fire.
Police are currently assisting the tourist in contacting the German embassy and forensic tests are being carried out on the van.
Elsewhere police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a haulage yard at Ballyclare in County Antrim.
A number of loud explosions were heard coming from the yard on Mill Road in the town, shortly after 12.30am this morning.
It was later discovered that four articulated lorries at the yard were on fire and the loud noises are believed to have been caused by tyres exploding.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed anything relating to either incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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