A Subaru Outback and a Mitsubishi were engulfed in flames late last night on a typically tranquil street in Braybrook, located in the western part of the city.
The peaceful night was abruptly disturbed as residents were awakened by a series of loud explosions. One local, in particular, had to take swift action to protect his young children from the encroaching blaze.
Tuan Vu, a resident on the street, recounted his desperate efforts to prevent the fire from reaching his home. Armed with only a garden hose, he did his best to contain the flames.
“I heard a bang from the window,” Vu explained, describing the moment the chaos began.
The family living in the affected house managed to escape safely, thanks to their dog’s incessant barking, which served as an early warning alert.
Concerned neighbors quickly dialed emergency services as the explosive sounds pierced through the night, prompting a rapid response.
Firefighters saved the home but both cars were destroyed.
The people who set fire to the cars were wearing balaclavas and fled in a red sedan as soon as the fire began.
A neighbour’s security camera was found dismantled and dumped in a nearby bin.
This includes a line of inquiry where the attack was a case of mistaken identity and the real target lives nearby.
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