Arsonists started two fires about 150m apart in Elm on Saturday.

The fires, which were started in the open in Kirkhams Lane, involved large quantities of rubbish and tyres.

A crew from Wisbech was called to the incident at 9.30pm. Firefighters used hose reels to extinguish the fires and returned to their stations by 11.15pm.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.