Cardiff,South Wales - 'It could have killed someone' Fire which damaged cars in Cardiff in early hours of Christmas Eve being treated as arson

The biggest shock is that's it's not Wrexham for a change!

Three cars were damaged in the fire which happened in the early hours of Christmas Eve

• 24 DEC 2015
• BY HUW SILK

Detectives think the vehicles were deliberately set on fire and have asked for the public's help to trace those responsible

Three cars have been damaged after a fire in Cardiff in the early hours of Christmas Eve – which police are treating as arson.

The blaze began to spread between the vehicles, which were parked in Caernarvon Way,Trowbridge , shortly after 4am.

The fire happened in the early hours of Christmas Eve

One neighbour, who asked not to be identified, said: “It could have killed someone and people had to be evacuated. I woke up and saw the flames and at first I thought my son’s bedroom was on fire.”

A police spokeswoman confirmed the incident was being treated as arson.

Appeal for information

She said: “ South Wales Police is investigating an arson incident in Caernarvon Way, Trowbridge, Cardiff , which happened at around 4am this morning (Thursday).

Police say they are treating the incident as arson

“It is believed that two vehicles were deliberately set alight causing further damage to a third vehicle.”

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said two hose reels were used to extinguish the flames. Crews were at the scene for about 45 minutes, leaving just after 5am.

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence number 1500473012.

see-http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/it-could-killed-someone-fire-10649860