Around 9pm (Tuesday 17 October 2023), emergency services were called to Tree Street, Bray Park, following reports of a car fire.
Several residents in the area reported hearing what sounded like fireworks at around 8.40pm. With the early fire season many thought that it was a bushfire and rang local fire services.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire; however, the car was destroyed.
Locals have told The Echo that the flames from the car fire could be seen from Murwillumbah
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.
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