Blackpool woman Amanda O'Brien charged with arson after Imperial Street house fire
A woman has been charged with arson following a house fire in Blackpool.
Amanda O’Brien, 41, was arrested after a terraced home caught fire in Imperial Street, North Shore around 2am on Tuesday.
Two casualties were rescued from the burning home by fire crews who battled the blaze with jets. They remained at the scene until nearly 5am.
O’Brien, of Imperial Street, was arrested that morning and has since been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, said Lancashire Police.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Amanda O’Brien, 41, of Imperial Street, Blackpool charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
“She was due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on May 29.”
Lancaster Magistrates’ Court has been approached for details.
A spokesperson for the fire service added: “Three fire engines from Blackpool and Bispham attended a domestic building fire on Imperial Street, Blackpool.
“Crews used four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire, along with a thermal imaging camera.
“Crews rescued two casualties and were in attendance for approximately two hours and thirty minutes.”