Two allotment sheds have been burnt to the ground in what firefighters believe was an arson attack.

The large sheds in Street End Road Garden Allotments in Luton, were completely destoryed in the fire which started at 8pm.

Medway fire station sent both pumps to the fire but were unable to save them.

Tools and equipment in and around the sheds were destroyed.

Firefighters found butane gas in one of the sheds but the cyclinder top had burnt off and vented already.

There were no injuries and firefighters left after an hour.