Dogsthorpe firefighters tackled two deliberate car fires on Green Lane in Millfield in the early hours of 15 July 2026, according to Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The first call came at 3:38am on Wednesday. Crews donned breathing apparatus and used hose reels to extinguish the blaze, returning to the station by 4:25am. Less than an hour later, at 4:28am, they were called back to the same spot where a second vehicle had caught fire, according to the service. Flames spread to an additional car before the crew brought the incident under control by 5:10am.
Millfield, near the city centre, has seen significant fire activity in recent months. In February 2026, over 30 firefighters from Dogsthorpe and surrounding stations battled a major building blaze on Russell Street. Police have previously imposed special measures to tackle arson sprees in Peterborough involving cars and buildings. The fire service is now urging anyone who noticed suspicious activity on Green Lane early Wednesday to contact police online at www.cambs.police.uk or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Dogsthorpe Fire Station on Dogsthorpe Road remains the primary responder for the Millfield area. Residents are being asked to report any concerns promptly as the investigation continues.
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