Burton house set alight deliberately, police say

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Police are appealing for information about an arson in James Street, Burton-on-Trent

A house blaze in Burton-on-Trent is being treated as arson, police have said.

Firefighters were called to an address in James Street just before 20:45 GMT on Saturday and managed to put the flames out within half an hour.

A neighbour nearby was treated for smoke inhalation, Staffordshire Police has said.

The force is investigating the blaze and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

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