Three cars were completely burned out on Koningstraat in Valkenswaard during the night from Thursday to Friday. Residents in the street suffered breathing problems due to the intense fire. According to local residents, it is a case of arson.
The Valkenswaard and Bergeijk fire brigade responded to the fire with two fire engines and a water container for extinguishing water. They managed to extinguish the fire.
The three cars were parked one behind the other in the street, near houses. It appears that the middle car caught fire first, after which the other two also caught fire. The heat of the fire melted drainpipes of nearby houses.
Local residents suspect arson
The fire caused a lot of smoke, which also affected people in the area. For example, bystanders suffered from breathing problems. They were given oxygen by ambulance personnel. One of the children was also presented with a teddy bear.
The police have cordoned off the street and are investigating. Neighbors say they heard a person running down the street just before the fire.