Woman arrested after Fylde Road house fire

12th December 2019

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after the first floor of a family home in Fylde Road was ravaged by fire on Tuesday 11th December 2019.

The Fire Service were called to the fire at around 7.15pm and a 33-year-old occupant a woman from Southport was treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Merseyside Police confirmed that she was later arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was taken to a local police station for questioning.”

Three girls aged 9,6,and 4 managed to escape without harm.