The small car fire was extinguished by the time fire crews arrived at the Okato address. Police are investigating after reports of a car being being broken into then set on fire in coastal Taranaki. Officers were called to Carthew St, Okato, before 5pm on Friday to reports of a car fire following a break in. READ MORE: SH3A reopens after truck and trailer crashA Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said there was a small fire in the car, but the owner extinguished it. A police media spokesman said inquiries were ongoing and police were investigating.

Source: Stuff January 24, 2020 21:08 UTC