Woman, 50, arrested following house fire

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Image caption, A woman was taken to hospital after the fire, police said

A 50-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire.

Police were called to an address on Dene View, in Bedlington, at about 21:00 GMT on Sunday, following reports of a fire.

Emergency services attended and the blaze was extinguished a short time later.

A woman was taken to hospital with non-serious injuries and has since been discharged, according to Northumbria Police.

Police said the arrested woman remains in police custody.

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