Motherwell homes set on fire by stray firework rocket

Two homes in Motherwell have been set on fire after being hit by fireworks.

Emergency crews were called to the two-storey properties in the town's Corrie Drive just before 20:00 on Thursday.

Local reports suggested a stray rocket had landed on the roof and set the two properties on fire. It is understood two families were affected.

The fire is not being treated as deliberate and there were no reports of anyone being injured.