Watch aerial footage of the aftermath from the Hambleton house explosion as man arrested on suspicion of arson
Watch our video showing the aftermath of an explosion at a property in Hambleton as a man is arrested on suspicion of arson.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an explosion and fire at a home in Hambleton, which prompted a major emergency response. Emergency services were called to Carr Lane shortly before 9.55am today after police received a report from the fire service of a blaze at a property.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service, with crews remaining at the scene throughout the morning. A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 9:55am today, we received a report from the fire service of a fire at a property on Carr Lane, Hambleton.
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“Our officers along with other emergency service colleagues are at the scene and the fire service are working to extinguish the fire. A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been taken to hospital with minor injuries at this time.
“Thankfully, no one else has been injured. A small number of surrounding properties have been evacuated, and Carr Lane remains closed whilst our colleagues carry out work to ensure the safety of the area. An investigation is underway, and a man has been arrested. This is being treated as an isolated incident.”