Arsonists launched a double attack on two caravans parked in the same town last week, destroying both motor homes.
The fires were started on Grange Road and Saville Street in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, in the early hours of Thursday February 17th.
Police are investigating the incidents, believing that both blazes, which caused damage to homes as well as the caravans themselves, were started deliberately.
Chris and Caroline Slater told the Mansfield Chad that they were watching television at home when the caravan parked on their drive burst into flames.
They described how heat from the fire destroyed the front windows of their home.
“Luckily both of the gas bottles in our caravan were nearly empty,” said Mr Slater. “If they had been full there could be nothing left of the front of the house.”
The second fire was started just around the corner ten minutes after the first. Caravan owner Lynn Donkin said the windows of her property were also blown in by the force of the blaze.
Local police officer Amy Freeman commented: “These incidents are being treated as arson. Thankfully no one was injured, however, these were reckless acts which could have had fatal consequences.
“I would urge anyone who knows the perpetrators or has any information to call the police immediately.”
