A BLAZE at a Darlington salvage yard has caused damage running into tens of thousands of pounds.
The fire at D&S Commercial Salvage on the Albert Hill Industrial Estate, which is being treated as suspicious, severely damaged a corrugated metal factory unit. Three skip wagons being housed in the building were destroyed and a large quantity of tyres were also caught up in the blaze.
At its height the fire, reported at about 8.22pm on Saturday, was being tackled by crews from four appliances. An aerial platform ladder was also in use, firefighters taking more than an hour and-a-half to bring the blaze under control.
Insp Eddie Bond, of Darlington police, said inquiries were on-going and they were appealing for witnesses. He said: "Anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have seen anything suspicious should ring our CID on (01325) 742111."
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