Firefighters were called shortly after 6.30am after the first reports of a fire in a vehicle. The incident affected the Navigation Tire Service and the Hand Car Wash and the Opulent Motors garage next door. In a statement Monday night, the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of a fire on a London Road shopping center, Wilmorton concluded that the fire started deliberately. “Derbyshire wants to hear from anyone who saw the incident or noticed anything suspicious in the area in the early hours of Sunday.” Read more: Dramatic photos from the huge fire on London Derby’s street this morning Six fire engines and an escalator rushed to the spot that closed London Street for several hours. On Sunday, Moe Tahir, who runs Opulent Motors with his wife Fiona, said he felt “heartbroken” after an investigation into the damage, which included a brand-new BMW 1 1 worth over .000 30,000 left burnt. in his courtyard. “My phone started ringing at 5.45am, which was a little worrying. It was the hardest thing when my 17 year old son and I fell and we were afraid that everything we had tried to finish. “The last three years have been burning to pieces,” Moe said. “The sales office is completely flooded, damaged by wires and smoke. The kitchen and bathroom are damaged and there is soft furniture such as pillows that we will not be able to use again. “I was angry with myself and wondered why I did not park my BMW car where I usually park it in a row, instead of just outside the sales office.” A large section of the road was initially closed between its intersections with Ascot Drive and Raynesway. A small section of London Road from Ascot Drive to Alvaston Park remained closed until 3pm on Sunday. Witnesses or anyone with information should contact the police using the following methods reporting incident 22000335419: Facebook – Send a personal message to the police Facebook page. Twitter – instant message to the police communication center via @DerPolContact. Website; phone – call 101. People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Alternatively, visit the Crimestoppers website. Read more related articles Read more related articles