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Suspected arson attack causes damage to Mason’s Arms in Caerphilly

News | | Published: 15:37, Friday October 16th, 2015.
Last updated: 16:45, Friday October 16th, 2015

A woman was hospitalised after a suspected arson at a Caerphilly town pub.

A 34-year-old woman was treated for smoke inhalation at the Royal Gwent Hospital after fire tore through the conservatory of the Mason’s Arms.

The woman has since been released from hospital.

Fire broke out in the conservatory of the pub on Mill Road at around 4.40am today, October 16.

Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses.

A spokesperson said: “Officers believe the fire may have been deliberately set.”

Anyone with information can call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log 27 16/10/15.

A casualty was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire involving the conservatory area of Masons Arms Pub Caerphilly at 04.41 ….

— Jennie Griffiths (@GriffithsJECtrl) October 16, 2015

2 thoughts on “Suspected arson attack causes damage to Mason’s Arms in Caerphilly”

  1. Pete says:
    Friday, October 16, 2015 at 19:39

    Please let this not be an excuse to bulldoze.

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  2. Bruce Victor Allali says:
    Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 13:42

    Every home
    MUST have a FIREMASK. The FIREMASK is a smoke mask that will allow you to
    breathe for 60 minutes in smoke. You will be able to escape safely from a
    smoke environment. You can find them on AMAZON. Stay safe and smoke
    free.

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