Torched car removal

[condor]

Last night someone torched one of the neighbours cars that was parked on the street, outside their house. The fire brigade and the police were involved and a couple of the neighbours have told me their version of events, as I managed to sleep through all the excitement.
My general query is... who should clear the mess up? I've been out there to sweep up the glass from the road, as apart from damaging car tyres there's a number of cats and dogs that live round here. Is it likely that the fire brigade/police would have informed the council? or is it the responsibility of the neighbour who had his car torched?


eta I've just rung the council up and reported it, better to have more than one report than everyone thinking someone else will do it.

Edited by condor on Tuesday 6th April 14:49

[t84]

Make sure you don't touch the car itself, as certain rubber finishes can release hydrofluoric acid when burned.

I might be talking st, but I vaguely remember reading something about it.

That acid is a bit nasty, to say the least.

[JB!]

i thought the police would remove it? and bill the insurance company/owner?

[bazking69]

The police should sweep up and put down sand to soak up all fluids.

Personally I wouldn't touch the car myself.

[condor]

According to neighbours reports the Police/Fire brigade made the closest to the scene leave their houses in case of explosion ( I am at the top of the road so wasn't that close).
I'm just hoping it's cleared as quickly as possible.

Edited by condor on Tuesday 6th April 16:51