The cause of a fire in Ely on Monday afternoon (October 9) has been confirmed. 

A crew from the city was called to a fire in the open on Wissey Way at 4:08pm. 

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighters arrived to find a shed on fire.  

“The crew extinguished the fire using a hose reel before returning to their station by 5pm. 

“The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate.” 

Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.