Thames Valley Police is currently investigating three fires in the Wallingford area. Officers were called at 3.24am to Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford where a fire was reported at South Oxfordshire District Council building and another at a nearby commercial property. At 3.41am officers were called to a third fire at a property in Quakers Corner, Roke Marsh. At this stage the police investigation is focussing on all three fires being linked and are believed to be suspicious. It is believed that a vehicle collided with the SODC building prior to the fire. There are cordons in place at all three locations and residents and motorists are asked to avoid these areas. Nobodyhas been reported injured at this time as a result of these fires, however following these fires the structures of the buildings affected are being examined for safety. A 47-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and is currently in custody.

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