Spate of car fires in Cessnock sparks Hunter police driver warning

Matt Carr
Updated November 11 2019 - 8:57am, first published 8:56am
UP IN FLAMES: Police have issued a warning about car fires after several vehicles caught alight in the Cessnock area. Picture: NSW Police
UP IN FLAMES: Police have issued a warning about car fires after several vehicles caught alight in the Cessnock area. Picture: NSW Police

HORROR bushfire conditions have sparked a warning from Hunter police about a lesser-known risk: car fires.

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Matt Carr

Matt Carr

Newcastle Herald deputy editor

Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.

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