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27/08/2014
Woman Arrested Following House Fire
A woman aged in her 30s has been arrested following a house fire in Ruabon, Wales.
At around 5.08am this morning (27 August), emergency services responded to reports of a house fire in Wynn Avenue, Ruabon.
Neighbours were able to help a girl, 10, and a seven-year-old boy from the fire.
They were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital as a precaution after suffering from slight smoke inhalation.
North Wales Police have confirmed a 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
They said they are treating the incident as "suspicious".
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101.
(JP/CD)
At around 5.08am this morning (27 August), emergency services responded to reports of a house fire in Wynn Avenue, Ruabon.
Neighbours were able to help a girl, 10, and a seven-year-old boy from the fire.
They were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital as a precaution after suffering from slight smoke inhalation.
North Wales Police have confirmed a 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
They said they are treating the incident as "suspicious".
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101.
(JP/CD)
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