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Arson attack on four vehicles parked in West Bromwich

Four vehicles went up in flames in an arson attack in West Bromwich today.

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Three cars and a van were set alight in Florence Road. Photo: West Bromwich Fire

The attack took place at around 3.45am on an area of wasteland in Florence Road.

Dramatic photos from the scene showed the vehicles, including a van and red Audi, up in flames.

A spokesman from West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called at around 3.44am to Florence Road. It was a 999 call initially reporting a large vehicle fire.

"We sent eight firefighters from West Bromwich fire station to the scene – five on a fire engine and three on a brigade response vehicle.

"The fire involved a van and three cars on wasteland in an area of Florence Road, which is believed to have been started deliberately."

West Midlands Police have been approached for comment.

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