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Police investigating reported arson after several vehicles destroyed in garage fire

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 10:00, Friday August 1st, 2025.
Last updated: 10:00, Friday August 1st, 2025

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Police are investigating a garage fire in Abercarn
Police are investigating a garage fire in Abercarn

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a several vehicles were damaged in a reported arson attack in Abercarn.

The large fire happened in a garage unit on High Street at around 6.20pm on Monday June 16.

Five cars, two quadbikes, a caravan, and a motorbike were all badly damaged during the blaze.

Gwent Police has appealed for anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, or through its website or direct message on social media, quoting 2500190230.

The damage caused following the garage fire
The damage caused following the garage fire
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