Fleet woman arrested after fire in Crookham Village
A blaze broke out in a residential property.
Last updated 7th Apr 2021
A woman from Fleet is in police custody after a blaze broke out at a home in Crookham Village.
Rushmoor and Fleet fire crews, as well as police, were called to the domestic property in Hitches Lane before 7pm last night - to find the property alight.
The 57 year old suspect was initially taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
She has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service say the fire was extinguished using six sets of breathing apparatus, one jet and two hose reels.
There was heavy smoke throughout the property with 100% fire damage to the first-floor landing.
The blaze was extinguished before 8pm.