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'Deliberate' motorcycle fire spreads to house

Google Google image of North Road West in Plymouth. Terraced properties line either side of the street. Cars are parked on both side of the road.Google
The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate

Fire crews have tackled a building blaze in Plymouth after a motorcycle caught fire during the early hours.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the "deliberate" fire on North Road West at 05:54 GMT.

The fire service said no-one was injured in the blaze, which spread to the outside of the mid terrace two-storey property.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was investigating the fire which "destroyed" a front door.

The fire service said crews from Greenbank, Camels Head and Crownhill stations attended the blaze. The fire was put out at about 07:45.

A road closure was in place but was lifted shortly before 08:00, police said.

The force said it was treating the fire as arson.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police.

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