Police are investigating after a car was destroyed in a fire at an Angus woodland on Tuesday evening.
Officers were called to the scene within the car park at Balkello Community Woodland – just off Tealing Road – at around 9pm.
A picture taken at the time showed a fire engine at the scene with police also in attendance.
A photo taken at the time showing the car on fire.
One witness claimed the car, a silver Hyundai, had “crashed” in the car park before going on fire.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers received a report of a car on fire within a car park in the Balkello area around 9pm on Tuesday August 17.
The burnt-out inside of the car.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
The car’s burnt-out shell remained at the scene on Wednesday morning after the blaze was extinguished by fire crews.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9pm on Tuesday, August 17 to reports of a car on fire at Balkello Community Woodland car park, Auchterhouse.
“Operations Control mobilised one appliance and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting one vehicle.
“There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
Police probe launched after car destroyed in fire at Balkello Community Woodland
