Fire in Wolverhampton treated as arson by police
Arson investigation launched after property fire
Last updated 5th Oct 2026
Police have launched an investigation into a fire at a property on Paget Road in Wolverhampton, which is being treated as arson.
The incident occurred at approximately 3.15pm on Saturday, 3rd October.
This was a fire involving a former climbing centre. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used main jets to extinguish the blaze, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
Authorities are working to establish the specifics and identify those responsible for the suspected arson.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and can do so via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/422460/26.