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Arsonists set outbuildings alight outside cottage

Arsonists struck in countryside outside Wolverhampton, burning down three outdoor buildings.

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Firefighters at the scene. Picture: Tettenhall Fire Station

A fire crew from Tettenhall was called to the blaze involving the wooden sheds at 6.10pm on Wednesday night.

It was at Perton Court Cottage off Pattingham Road in Wightwick.

Crews used cutting tools to get to the fire, which was put out at 7.20pm.

Fire crews make checks at the scene. Picture: Tettenhall Fire Station

But the fire burnt-out two sheds completely and inflicted 70 per cent damage on the third.

The crew left the scene at 7.40pm.

The cause of the fire was arson and police were called to the scene.

The cottage sold on the market for £490,000 last year, according to Zoopla.