AN investigation is underway following a spate of suspected arson attacks.

The fire service said they were called to eight separate car fires in a two-hour period in Nelson overnight today.

The incidents happened in Cooper Street, Belgrave Street, Bradley Hall Road, Walton Lane, Fir Street, Dalton Street, Edith Street and St Phillip's Street.

Two crews from Burnley and one crew each from Nelson and Colne tackled the fires which are now being investigated by the police and fire service.

Crew manager Brian Welch, from Burnley fire station, said: "There were eight separate car fires in a two-hour period across Nelson.

"They happened in Cooper Street, Belgrave Street, Bradley Hall Road, Walton Lane, Fir Street and St Phillip's Street.

"We had two crews out from Burnley and one each from Nelson and Colne.

"The fires are being treated as arson and are all under investigation by the fire service and police."