Te Puna car fire suspected arson

The car on fire in Te Puna last night. Supplied photo.

Police have been called in to investigate a fire which destroyed a car in Te Puna.

Firefighters were called to the blaze on Teihana Road, just over the railway lines from Te Puna Station, just after 8.30pm.

Crews spent around 43 minutes at the scene of the fire, making sure it didn't re-ignite once the blaze was out.

A police spokesperson says police were called by Fire and Emergency New Zealand to the scene of a car fire on Te Puna Station Road about 8.40pm.

'The fire is being treated as suspicious.

'Police are making enquiries.”

Anyone with information about the fire or who saw suspicious activity in the area at the time, can contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

Alternatively, information can also be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

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