The police are investigating a fire at a residence in Triq Blat il-Qamar, Siggiewi, this evening.

They said in a statement they were informed of the case at around 5.45 p.m. and initial investigations showed that unknown persons had broken into the residence and started a fire in one of the rooms.

No one was inside at the time and nothing was stolen but the residence was considerably damaged.

The fire was put out by members of the Civil Protection Department.

An inquiry is being held.

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