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Early morning fires in Marton treated as suspicious

By Logan Tutty
Multimedia journalist·Whanganui Chronicle·
6 Oct, 2020 11:33 PMQuick Read

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Marton and Bulls fire crews assisted in putting out the various spot fires. Photo / Bevan Conley

Marton and Bulls fire crews assisted in putting out the various spot fires. Photo / Bevan Conley

A series of suspicious fires in Marton early on Wednesday morning have sparked a police investigation.

Fire crews from Marton and Bulls were called to a series of spot fires in Marton Park around 3am.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said there were at least five fires along the roadside and across the park.

Police are investigating the suspicious fires.

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