Man arrested after campervan fire leads to evacuations in Acomb
He's being questioned on suspicion of arson
Last updated 5th Jun 2026
A 58-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of arson after a campervan fire damaged nearby houses and cars in Acomb.
Fire crews were called out to Beaconsfield Street in the Acomb area of York at around 10.45pm on 4 June.
They arrived to find a campervan on fire and two nearby parked cars partially melted.
The fire also damaged windows of nearby homes and a business premise.
A number of homes were evacuated for just under an hour.
Officers say the suspect is in custody for questioning and that there's no wider threat to the public.
Anyone with information which could help the police investigation is being urged to call 101 quoting NYP-04062026-0632.