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| Gateshead fire: Three people arrested over flats 'arson' | Gateshead fire: Three people arrested over flats 'arson' |
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| Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent after a fire in a block of flats. | |
| Firefighters sent to Oak Square in Redheugh, Gateshead at around 04:30 BST had to rescue people through windows because flames and smoke blocked the doorway. | |
| Four of the nine residents, including two children, were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment. | Four of the nine residents, including two children, were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment. |
| Two men and one woman have been arrested and are in custody. | |
| Bill Foster, from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said "no-one could leave their property in the normal manner through the front door". | Bill Foster, from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said "no-one could leave their property in the normal manner through the front door". |
| The gas and power for 190 properties in the area were turned off as a precaution. | The gas and power for 190 properties in the area were turned off as a precaution. |