Spate of arsons continues in Gainsborough as another car set on fire The seventh report of arson in just two weeks There have been at least six incidents of suspected arson in Gainsborough and nearby areas over the last fortnight. A car was set on fire in Gainsborough over the weekend as the recent spate of arson in the area continues. At around 3.56am on Saturday, May 1, a Ford Focus car was deliberately set on fire in Apley Close, making it the seventh case of arson in just over two weeks for the town. This most recent case comes after Lincolnshire Police put on more patrols on the streets of Gainsborough to combat the level of fire-related crime, when six different arsons were reported over a fortnight.