West Midlands Police have provided a fresh update regarding their ongoing arson investigation, following a significant house fire that occurred in Wolverhampton over the weekend. The incident, which has prompted a dedicated police probe, took place at a semi-detached property situated on Wendover Road in the Ettingshall Park area.
Emergency Response to the Blaze
Firefighters from the West Midlands Fire Service were mobilised to the scene shortly before 10pm on Saturday, January 17. The first of four fire crews arrived within an impressive five minutes of receiving the call, demonstrating a rapid emergency response to the developing situation.
Property Damage and Occupant Safety
Fortunately, no individuals were present inside the property at the time the fire broke out, and authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. However, the blaze caused considerable damage to a ground-floor room, with the entire semi-detached home suffering from extensive smoke damage throughout.
The fire service managed to bring the situation under control, confirming that the flames were fully extinguished by 10.20pm on the same evening. A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service stated: "We responded to a house fire in Wendover Road, Ettingshall Park. The first of four fire crews arrived at the scene within five minutes of being mobilised. No-one was in at the time. There was fire damage to a ground-floor room, and all of the semi-detached property was affected by smoke. We are investigating how it started."
Police Investigation Status
West Midlands Police have confirmed that the incident is being treated as a deliberate act of arson. In their latest update issued on Tuesday, January 20, the force revealed that while enquiries are actively continuing, no arrests have been made at this stage in the investigation.
The police are urging anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward. Members of the public can contact the authorities by calling 101 and quoting the specific crime reference number: 20/116752/26 of January 17.
Anonymous Information Channels
For those who wish to provide information without revealing their identity, the independent charity Crimestoppers offers a completely anonymous reporting service. Individuals can call their hotline on 0800 555 111 to share any details that might prove valuable to the ongoing police investigation.
The combination of fire service investigation into the cause of the blaze and police investigation into the suspected arson represents a coordinated approach to understanding the full circumstances surrounding this concerning incident in the Wolverhampton community.
