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Dudley offices 'destroyed' in suspected arson attack

Arsonists are suspected to be behind a fire that gutted part of a factory in Dudley.

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The building in Saltwells Road, Primrose Hill, went up in flames at 12.30pm.

Crews from Dudley and Haden Cross fire stations were called to tackle the blaze which caused extensive damage to part of the factory, which is currently vacant.

Firefighters attend the scene, picture: Oldbury Fire Station
A firefighter at the scene, picture: Oldbury Fire Station

Haden Cross Fire Station watch commander Desmond Lloyd said the fire was 'definitely arson'.

He said: "The fire was contained to an internal office block which was three metres by five metres.

"Everything inside was destroyed.

"The potential for it to get out of control was there but the important thing was us getting there quickly."

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