[WATCH] Arson suspected in car blaze

Fire engulfs Smart and damages nearby vehicles in Qormi, no injuries reported

An image grab from the video of the explosion shows the Smart car engulfed by the blaze
An image grab from the video of the explosion shows the Smart car engulfed by the blaze

The police are suspecting arson after a car caught fire in the early hours of this morning, damaging the façade of a nearby building and a garage.

The incident took place at around 2:30am in Triq San Edwardu, Qormi, with no injuries being reported.

The explosion caused a number of small explosions.

The vehicle, a Smart, was completely destroyed by the blaze, while other cars parked nearby were also damaged.

Members of the Civil Protection Department were dispatched on site to extinguish the flames, while police officers were also on site.

Police investigations are ongoing.