A Teesville family was trapped in their garden when a car fire spread to their home. The dental nurse’s vehicle was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack.
The dental nurse, 22, heard a noise and saw flames outside. She was home with her boyfriend, mother, and two younger siblings.
Her mother described the panic. They opened the door but couldn’t escape because the car blocked the drive. Flames were spreading fast, and they felt trapped.
Firefighters arrived quickly and said the house was close to catching fire. Thankfully, they noticed the blaze in time. The family is shaken, especially the kids.
Cleveland Police and Fire Brigade are investigating. They’re looking for CCTV footage from the area. The dental nurse now has no car to get to work.
The car was on finance, and they’re unsure about insurance coverage. The family is worried about the financial impact.
Pictures show the car completely destroyed. It has shattered windows and burned bodywork.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the nurse buy a new car. The page explains how heartbroken she is over the loss.
Teesside Live has reached out to emergency services for more information.
