Arrest made over serious Sheffield blaze which devastated homes on Sheffield estate - police statement in full
Homes were evacuated after major blaze
A man has been arrested over the fire which devastated houses on a Sheffield estate in the early hours of this morning.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that they have made an arrest over the incident, with a 59-year-old held on suspicion of criminal damage and arson.
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The force said in a statement this evening: “At 3.54am today (Thursday, July 23) officers on patrol in the Fox Hill area of Sheffield became aware of a large fire in fields near to Fox Hill Road.
“Officers and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and several houses were evacuated.
“Two men were treated for minor injuries. Thankfully, no major injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Several properties were significantly damaged by the fire.
“This morning officers arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of criminal damage – arson endangering life, and criminal damage – arson not endangering life. He remains in police custody at this time.”