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Oak Bay man is sure his pick up truck was set on fire intentionally

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Two year old Ford F250 burst into flame about 3 a.m. Friday

The owner of a pick up truck that went up in flames early Friday morning believes it was intentionally set.

The 2 year old Ford F250 was parked outside a home in the 2100-block of Neil Street when it exploded in flame just after 3 a.m.

Truck owner, Michael Magdalenich, says he got up to let his dog out, and within 20 minutes heard a loud bang.

He went to the front door and saw his truck totally engulfed in flames. A nearby vehicle was also damaged.

Magdalenich says he can't think why anyone would do such a thing, but he's convinced it was intentional. He also lost his wallet in the fire.

Oak Bay police and fire crews investigated, and have turned the case over to ICBC.