Fire involving semi-detached property in Madeley confirmed as arson
A fire involving the ground floor of a property in Madeley early this morning has been confirmed as arson.
The fire involved a semi-detached property in Springhill Crescent at around 12.30am.
Three fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Tweedale to the fire with crews using breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and a covering jet to put out the fire. Positive pressure ventilation was used to clear the property of smoke.
Operations and fire investigation officers were also called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire which was this morning confirmed as arson.
At 00.34hrs last night I was called to a house fire in Springhill Crescent Madeley Telford. This morning I confirmed it to be arson. If you have any information about this fire ring @TelfordCops on 101 or @CrimestoppersUK 0800555111 pic.twitter.com/7XtQ7crk6S https://twitter.com/SFRS_cjackson/status/1188786677944389633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
