A BLAZE which destroyed a ground floor flat was started deliberately.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service launched an investigation after a property was completely destroyed in Stanley Wooster Way, Colchester, on Sunday.
Now they have confirmed the fire was started deliberately.
Housing provider Nacro said health and safety of their service users were top priority and they were working with Essex Police to determine the cause of the fire.
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