A FAMILY home in Newport has been gutted by fire, which apparently spread from nearby grassland.
The fire happened in the early hours of Wednesday, at a home in Edney View, Duffryn, Newport.
One passer by told the Argus: "I cycled by on Wednesday morning at about 6.45am and the fire service were still there.
"It looked like it had spread from a grass fire, a lot of the grassy areas around the place were burned."
Neighbours have expressed concern over children setting deliberate fires in grassland near the street during the recent hot weather.
One neighbour, who didn't want to be named, said: "I feel so sorry about what happened to that family's home.
"But there have been problems around here with youths setting fires."
Pictures taken show large areas of grassland near the home charred and burnt by fire.
Group Manager Matt Jones, who is head of the Fire Crime Unit said: "This reckless act of deliberate Fire setting to grass near house came close to injuring or potentially killing people within the house.
"We have a zero tolerance to deliberate Fire setting and would like to remind members of the public that arson is a crime and will have consequences.
"The Incident is being investigated by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Gwent Police and if anyone has information we urge them to contact Gwent Police or CrimeStoppers on 0800555111"
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