Man arrested following Cambridge flat fire

Edgecombe flats with police cordonImage source, David Webster/BBC
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Cambridgeshire Police said they received a call at about 03:20 BST

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A man has been arrested after two flats were evacuated following a fire.

Cambridgeshire Police said they were called to the homes in Edgecombe on Crathern Way in Cambridge at about 03:20 BST.

Two neighbouring flats were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A man in his 30s was arrested for arson, endangering life and remained in custody.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews attended the blaze and returned to their station by about 04:50.

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Two neighbouring flats Edgecombe in Cambridge had to be evacuated

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