A pub worker was helped to safety by two passers by as a fire ripped through the Lighthouse pub in Halesowen.
Police are appealing for information following the suspected arson attack.
Fire crews alerted officers to the incident at the Lighthouse Public House in Coombs Road, which is believed to have started between 1.15am and 2.10am on Wednesday May 23.
A member of staff was in the premises at the time but managed to escape from the first floor, with the help of two passers by.
Police are appealing for witnesses and would particularly like to speak to the two men who assisted the member of staff.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Halesowen CID on 0845 113 5000 or call the confidential Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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