A car went up in flames in Għargħur early this morning, forcing the evacuation of a family sleeping in their house as fumes engulfed the building.

Neighbours in Triq Mons. Luigi Catania rushed into the streets around 1.30am after the Mitsubishi pick-up truck blew up in flames.

Forensic police are investigating the possibility of an arson attack after a man was spotted close to the vehicle before the fire was sparked, according to sources. 

A family of four, including two children, were forced into the street after the vehicle blew up in flames. 

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