A house fire in Wolverhampton is being treated as suspected arson, police have confirmed.
Firefighters Race to Scene, Put Out Flames in Under 40 Minutes
West Midlands Fire Service responded swiftly to a blaze at a semi-detached home on Wendover Road, Ettingshall Park. Four crews arrived just five minutes after the 9.47pm call on Saturday, 17 January. Firefighters battled the flames using breathing apparatus and hose reels, bringing the fire under control by 10.20pm.
A fire service spokesperson said: “No-one was inside at the time. The ground-floor room suffered fire damage, and the whole property was affected by smoke. We are investigating how it started.”
Police Confirm Arson Investigation, Appeal for Witnesses
West Midlands Police arrived shortly after 9.50pm and confirmed no injuries were reported.
“Damage was caused to the property but no-one was injured. We’re carrying out further enquiries but at this stage it is being treated as arson,” said a police spokesperson.
Officers urge anyone with information to come forward. Contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or call, quoting reference number 20/116752/26.
