Two arrests after suspected arson at Great Yarmouth home
Two men were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire in a flat at Portland Court. - Credit: James Weeds
Two arrests have been made following a suspected arson incident at a flat in Great Yarmouth.
Police were called to a flat at Portland Court in Southtown at 9.20pm on Monday, February 21, following reports of a fire.
A flat fire on Portland Court in Southtown, Great Yarmouth, has led to two arrests. - Credit: James Weeds
Two men in their 50s were taken to James Paget University Hospital for smoke inhalation.
A fire investigation team attended with police and a seal was then put in place.
Norfolk Police say two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson and taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
A spokesperson from Norfolk Fire and Rescue said: "Four appliances from Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Martham attended a domestic building fire on Portland Court.
"Crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. "
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a house fire in Southtown on Monday. - Credit: James Weeds
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The stop message was received at 10.08pm.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "Two ambulances attended a fire in a property in Portland Court in Great Yarmouth just after 9.30pm yesterday.
"Two adult men were transported to the James Paget Hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation.”
Four fire engines attended the fire at Portland Court on Monday, February 21. - Credit: James Weeds
