People have been warned to avoid a walking path after a "petrol bomb attack" on a van in a village near Motherwell.
Newarthill Community Council took to Facebook that diesel residue and broken glass may pose a danger to community members and their pets.
Emergency services were rushed to reports of a black Ford Transit van on fire in Muirhead Drive in Newarthill around 9pm on Saturday, May 23.
The vehicle was significantly damaged in the incident which officers are treating as a "wilful" attack.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) mobilised one fire appliance to the scene but confirmed nobody was injured in the incident.
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The area's community council posted on social media: "Sadly, there was a petrol bomb attack on a van in The Barrat Estate, Newarthill.
"Fortunately no one was hurt but the area has been left with a bad diesel residue and lots of broken glass left from the fire and badly burned trees (that may need to come down).
"Fire services have instructed 'community members' not to go near it, but we had to scrape glass into the side, too many kids on bikes and dog walkers in area."
It was emphasised that diesel residue can burn the paws of pets and could make them "very ill" if any of it is ingested.
The community council added: "Please keep your kids and pets safe until this is sorted."
It is understood the local authority has been contacted to organise a clean up of the area.
A spokeswoman for the SFRS confirmed they responded to reports of van on fire.
She said: "We responded to reports of a van on fire at 9pm on May 23 in Muirhead Drive in Newarthill.
"We mobilised one fire appliance and there were no persons involved in the incident.
"The crews utilised two breathing appliances and a hose reel jet to fight the fire."
Police Scotland spokeswoman told the Glasgow Times investigations into the incident are ongoing.
She said: "Around 9.05 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2020, police and emergency services were called to a report of a black Ford Transit van on fire in Muirhead Drive, Newarthill, Motherwell.
"The vehicle was significantly damaged by the fire which police are treating as wilful.
"Enquiries are continuing."
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