Arson arrest as fire engulfs semi-detached house
The blaze fully engulfed the semi-detached house, on Richmond Road, and spread to the roof of another home
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a house fire that caused one person to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Fire crews were called to the home on Richmond Road, Southampton, on Tuesday, shortly after 14:00 BST.
The fire service said the blaze fully engulfed the semi-detached house and spread to the roof of another home.
Police said a 62-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
A joint fire and police investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.
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