Firefighters Tackle Early Morning Vehicle Fire in Hightown

A vehicle has been severely damaged following another arson attack in Wrexham early this morning.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called Greenbank Street, Hightown at 2:40am this morning following reports of a fire.

Two crews from Wrexham were sent to the incident, which was initially thought to be a house fire. However upon arrival it was discovered to be a car fire which had spread to a fascia sign near the property.

One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the blaze, which left the vehicle with 75% fire and heat damage.

Minor damage was also caused to the fascia sign.

A spokesperson for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the car was set alight deliberately.

The arson attack on the vehicle is the fifth to have taken place this month.