Police are investigating the causes of a car fire in Ashmont in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Just after 3am, fire crews attached to Turvey Park Station were called to Fernleigh Road to extinguish a car that was believed to be deliberately lit.
They responded within five minutes of the call, and took 15 minutes to tame the blaze.
Their efforts were slowed by the car’s leaking fuel, likely a result of the melted fuel pump and other internal elements.
Police discovered that the vehicle was in fact stolen, with the owner having reported it earlier.
They have now been notified that a full investigation will be ongoing.
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On average this year, Wagga has seen one car fire every three days, bringing the total close to 80 car fires since January.
Monday’s incident had the potential to turn terrible, with strong northern winds tending up to 26 kilometres an hour in some parts of the city.
A spokesperson for Turvey Park Fire Station reminded the public that while the spate of car fires would be dealt with, even a small or contained fire can quickly turn devastating in weather conditions like these.
