EMERGENCY services are investigating an early hours house fire that is believed to  deliberate.

Dorset Police were called to an address in Montgomery Avenue, Bournemouth, at around 4.30am on Tuesday, October 8 after reports of a fire.

Fire crews attended from Redhill Park and Westbourne, but found the blaze extinguished on arrival.

No injuries were reported however, police believe the fire was started deliberately.

There will be an increase police presence in the area while it is examined.

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A spokesperson said: “Dorset Police received a report at 4.35am on Tuesday 8 October 2024 of a fire at an address in Montgomery Avenue in Bournemouth.

“Officers attended with the fire service.

“The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and enquiries are ongoing into the incident.

“There were no injuries reported.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area while an examination of the scene is carried out.

“Members of the public with any information or concerns are encouraged to speak to an officer.”

A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to an incident at 4.40am this morning (8 October) to Montgomery Avenue, Bournemouth to reports of a property fire.

“Crews from Redhill Park and Westbourne attended, and the fire was out on arrival.

“Our stop was at 4.52am.

“We are working with police to determine the cause.”