Bristol bus fire was ‘deliberate’ - police investigation under way
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A fire which broke out on a Bristol bus near Temple Meads station was started deliberately.
The gas-powered number 73 CityLines bus caught fire during the morning commute at 10am on Tuesday (January 17).
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Hide AdThe bus, which links Temple Meads with Cribbs Causeway, had just departed the station but flames engulfed the top deck when it reached nearby Temple Gate.
Fire crews tackled the blaze and an investigation is now underway after Avon Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that the fire was started deliberately.
It’s now being investigated as arson with intent to endanger life.
Police say anybody with information or dashcam and other footage which could help the investigation, should call 101 and give the reference 5223012585.
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