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Hunt for arsonist after tree set on fire in Wisbech

James Podesta

Published: 8:36 AM September 29, 2015

Updated: 6:18 AM November 4, 2020

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- Credit: Archant

A tree was set on fire in Wisbech this morning.

At 4.44am, a crew from Wisbech was called to a tree fire in Old Lynn Road.

Firefighters used hose reels to extinguish the fire and returned to station by 5.10am.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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