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Two women in hospital following suspected arson attack in Newton Aycliffe
Overview
Two women have been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a house fire on Greenlee Garth in Newton Aycliffe, which Durham Police are investigating as a suspected arson attack. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the early hours of Wednesday morning, which caused damage to neighbouring properties and led to temporary evacuations.
Key points
- Two women escaped a house fire on Greenlee Garth with minor injuries and were taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
- Durham Police are investigating the incident as a suspected arson attack.
- Emergency services were called to the scene at 01:10 BST, and fire crews remained until 05:41.
- Neighbouring homes sustained damage during the well-developed fire, which affected the property and roof space.
- Evacuated residents have mostly been able to return to their homes, while police investigations and appeals for information continue.