One arrested on suspicion of arson after Basildon fire
Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Way yesterday morning
Essex Police have confirmed a fire in Basildon yesterday morning (October 25) is now being treated as arson.
One person's been arrested on suspicion of arson and endangering life, after the incident in Elizabeth Way.
They're currently in custody.
Officers were called by the fire service just after 6am yesterday morning, but believe the fire itself began shortly before 5:15am.
After working yesterday, alongside the fire service, to establish the cause, they now believe it to be arson.
Police say enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage is asked to get in touch.