Fire that destroyed 36 buses 'started deliberately'

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A fire that destroyed 36 buses at a depot in Chadwell St Mary was started deliberately, authorities have determined. The blaze at the facility presented a "significant and challenging incident" for firefighters, according to the fire service. The scale of destruction, wiping out more than three dozen vehicles, underscores the magnitude of the incident. Investigators have concluded the fire was not accidental, though details about suspects or motives remain unclear. The incident disrupted bus services in the area and required substantial emergency response resources.