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'Smoke was so thick I couldn't see my parents': Survivor of fatal West Midlands arson attack tells court of the moment his family home caught fire

A survivor of a fatal arson attack at a Wednesbury family's home has told jurors of the moment they realised the house was ablaze.

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Supporting image for story: 'Smoke was so thick I couldn't see my parents': Survivor of fatal West Midlands arson attack tells court of the moment his family home caught fire
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Council sets aside £10 million for pothole repairs - here's where it will go
Wolverhampton Council sets aside £10 million for pothole repairs - here's where it will go
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Two men die after light aircraft launched from Birmingham crashes on moorland in Greater Manchester
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Wolverhampton domestic abuse charity receives £294,000 funding boost towards providing life-saving abuse care
Wolverhampton|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Moment schoolboys fall out of window from top deck of moving bus in Walsall - bus company launches investigation
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'I think we are all a bit shocked to be honest': Residents react after body of man found in 'quiet' Willenhall green space
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