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Bus fire outside Temple Meads was started deliberately
A blaze which ripped through the top deck of a double decker bus outside Temple Meads on Tuesday was started deliberately.
Police are investigating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life after Avon Fire & Rescue Service confirmed the fire was started intentionally.
Flames and smoke billowed out of back of the gas powered First Bus 73 City Line service at around 10am on Tuesday.
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Charred seats remain in the back section of the top deck, which is also now missing a section of its roof pic.twitter.com/b5zcqGDJvp
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A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police, said: “An investigation is underway after Avon Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that a fire on a 73 bus in Bristol was started deliberately.
“Fire crews tackled the blaze involving the First Bus vehicle on Temple Way soon after 10am on Tuesday 17 January.
“It’s now being investigated as arson with intent to endanger life.”
Anyone who has any information, or footage which could help the investigation, is being asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5223012585.
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