The number of fires in Elmbridge increased last year, according to the latest figures.

Firefighters attended 163 fires in the 2009/10 financial year - 64 of which were people accidentally setting fire to their own homes.

Seven were malicious fake call-outs.

There were no deaths and three injuries, according to Surrey Fire and Rescue.

Its new policy of not responding to automatic fire alarms saw a 30% reduction in call-outs.

Walton Social Club, Dees Direct Design in Molesey and the Surveyor pub in Molesey were secured against arson.