Police investigating burglary and fire at Heads Rd scrap yard in Whanganui

Police are investigating this fire at a Whanganui scrap yard. Photo/ Alex Cable

A fire at a Whanganui scrap yard is being treated as suspicious.

Fire and Emergency were called to the property on Heads Rd near Gilberd St just after 5pm on Saturday where two cars were on fire.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 20 minutes.

Police were also called to the scene and said they were investigating a burglary.

Firefighters remained on the scene for about an hour.