Three people have been arrested for suspected arson after a house fire on a North East street on Wednesday night.

One man, 30, and two women, aged 30 and 50, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire on Pilkington Street, North Ormesby on Wednesday (May 25) night.

Cleveland Police confirmed they attended the blaze after receiving a report at 11.40pm, and those arrested are still in custody.

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Cleveland Fire Brigade (CFB) said they deployed four fire engines in attendance from Middlesbrough, Grangetown and Saltburn, after receiving reports of the incident at 11:28pm.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police attended a house fire on Pilkington Street in Middlesbrough after receiving a report at 11.40pm last night.

"Two women, 30 and 50, and a 30-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and they are currently in custody being questioned.

"Enquiries are ongoing by Middlesbrough CID."

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CFB said there was 100 per cent severe fire and heat damage to the first-floor front bedroom and 50 per cent severe fire and heat damage to the first-floor landing.

Four breathing apparatus, one hose reel and positive pressure ventilation (PPV) were used at the scene before they left at 1:27am.

A CFB spokesperson said: "We were called on 24/05/2023 at 23.28 to a house fire on Pilkington Street, North Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

"Four fire engines in attendance from Middlesbrough, Grangetown and Saltburn.

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"Four Breathing Apparatus, one Hose Reel and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) were used.

"100% severe fire and heat damage to first-floor front bedroom.50% severe fire and heat damage to first-floor landing.

"We left the scene by 01.47."