Man arrested on suspicion of arson after campervan explosion in York

A campervan exploded and was destroyed by fire on Beaconsfield Street in Acomb, York, UK. North Yorkshire Police arrested a 58-year-old local man on suspicion of arson. The blast damaged three vehicles and two buildings, and several households were evacuated as a precaution.

A 58-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire that destroyed a camper van in York, UK. The blaze occurred on Beaconsfield Street on the evening of June 4, extensively damaging the vehicle, two nearby cars, and a barber shop. Several households were evacuated as a precaution but allowed to return by 11:40 PM. North Yorkshire Police stated the incident is being treated as isolated with no wider threat to the public.

A 58-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of arson after a campervan fire damaged nearby houses and cars in Acomb, York. Fire crews responded to Beaconsfield Street at around 10:45pm on 4 June, finding a campervan on fire and two parked cars partially melted. The fire also damaged windows of nearby homes and a business premise, leading to evacuations for just under an hour. The suspect is in custody, and police say there is no wider threat to the public.

A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a campervan exploded in Acomb, York, on the night of June 4. The fire damaged two cars, nearby homes, and a barbershop. Several houses were evacuated as a precaution. Police treat the incident as isolated.

A campervan exploded on Beaconsfield Street in Acomb, York, at around 23:20 BST, causing damage to three vehicles and two buildings. North Yorkshire Police arrested a 58-year-old local man on suspicion of arson. Several households were evacuated as a precaution but were allowed back by 23:40. Witnesses reported hearing a 'huge boom' and seeing flames before the explosion.

A parked campervan exploded overnight on Beaconsfield Street in Acomb, York. Police have cordoned off the area. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

A campervan exploded on Beaconsfield Street in Acomb, York, at approximately 23:20 BST, damaging three vehicles and two buildings. The blast shattered a barber shop window and melted its sign. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.