Ute stolen, destroyed by fire

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31 May 2025

Emergency Services

Ute stolen, destroyed by fire

May 30 2025 Updated 22 hours ago

Mid West Media

A stolen ute on Old School Road in Parkes was found fully alight when firefighters arrived on Sunday morning. PHOTO: Parkes Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade

A stolen company vehicle has been completely destroyed after it was found engulfed in flames on Sunday morning.

The ute was reported stolen from a business in Matthews Street in Parkes the day prior, where it was left unlocked and the keys inside.

Inspector Adrian Matthews said a resident in Old School Road, located north-east of the town, heard banging and then an explosion.

They stepped outsi...

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