ARSONISTS are suspected of starting a fire which extensively damaged a vehicle parked in a Keighley street.

Firefighters were called out to deal with the burning Toyota Avensis, in Compton Street, at 2.30am today.

The car was well alight when the crew, from Keighley Fire Station, arrived at the scene.

A hose reel was used, and one breathing apparatus set worn, to tackle the blaze.

A brigade spokesman said the cause of the fire was under investigation but arson was suspected.