Two women are in hospital after a major house fire in County Durham. Emergency services were called to Greenlee Garth, in Newton Aycliffe, in the early hours of Wednesday after reports of a terraced house on fire.
The women inside the property were able to escape with minor injuries and were taken to hospital where they remain. The property was badly damaged.
Neighbouring Houses Damaged
Neighbouring houses were also damaged and had to be evacuated. An arson investigation is now under way.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "An arson investigation is underway following a house fire in Newton Aycliffe overnight. Emergency services were called to an address in Greenlee Garth, just after 1am following reports the terraced house had been set on fire."
Residents Return Home
"Thankfully the two women inside managed to escape with minor injuries and were taken to hospital where they remain. No one else was injured but neighbouring houses were also damaged and had to be evacuated."
"The majority of residents have now been able to return to their homes. An investigation was immediately launched and officers remain at the scene today as enquiries continue."
Appeal for Information
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident reference number 16 of October 14. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
