Man held after Valletta fire

A number of families in Triq San Nikola, Valletta, had to be evacuated from their homes early yesterday after a car caught fire in the street. The police said the blaze was reported at 3.30 a.m. and the families were evacuated as a precautionary...

A number of families in Triq San Nikola, Valletta, had to be evacuated from their homes early yesterday after a car caught fire in the street.

The police said the blaze was reported at 3.30 a.m. and the families were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The fire destroyed a Morris Marina and damaged a nearby motorcycle.

House façades were also damaged.

Police sources said a person is being held to help in investigations.

Fire fighters from the Civil Protection Department stopped the fire from spreading.

No one was injured.

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