Arson attack on four vehicles parked in West Bromwich
Four vehicles went up in flames in an arson attack in West Bromwich today.
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.
