by Chris Malone
A family has been left devastated after their caravan was destroyed by fire in what is believed to be an arson attack.
According to the Bolton News, Andrea Sanderson’s three children had used the tourer as a place to play while the family planned their first holiday.
However, the holiday home would never even get its first outing after a blaze ripped through it at Ms Sanderson’s home in Breightmet on Saturday (August 20th).
Fire crews managed to cool down a propane cylinder and prevent the blaze from spreading to the house, but Ms Sanderson could be left out of pocket after it emerged that the vehicle was not insured.
While the cost of the blaze may be tough to take, it was fortunate that no one was inside the caravan at the time. Owners might therefore be wise to fit a smoke alarm in their tourer to protect occupants while it is in use.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident after firefighters suggested that the fire may have been deliberately ignited.
“I am so upset for the children,” Ms Sanderson said.
“They loved it. It had all the children’s toys in it so they could use it and play in it, which they really enjoyed.”
