A car had caught fire and the blaze had spread to the house
18:29, 30 Aug 2025Updated 18:34, 30 Aug 2025
Three young children escape arson attack that destroyed family’s home (stock image)
A family’s home was completely destroyed after an arson attack in Bristol last night. Emergency services were called to Oldbury Court Road in Fishponds around 3.20am this morning (Saturday, August 30).
A car had caught fire and the blaze had spread to the house. Officers, fire investigators and crime scene investigators are carrying out enquiries in the area.
While the fire investigation has yet to be completed, police are investigating the fire as arson. Avon and Somerset police are appealing for witnesses, information and any dashcam or other footage of the incident. Sign up to receive daily news updates and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox for free here.
Detective Sergeant Jeremy Cowburn said: “There were three young children in the house at the time of the fire. It doesn’t bear thinking about what could have happened, but thankfully everyone is safe, although the family home is uninhabitable.
“If you have any information, especially if you have any relevant dashcam or other footage, we need to hear from you.”
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225244743, or complete our online appeals form . You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form .
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