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Girl, 12, is third arrested over ex-Debenhams fire | Girl, 12, is third arrested over ex-Debenhams fire |
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The fire broke out in the former Debenhams store in Guildhall Street on Monday night | The fire broke out in the former Debenhams store in Guildhall Street on Monday night |
A 12-year-old girl has become the third child to be arrested on suspicion of arson by police investigating a fire at a former Debenhams store. | |
The fire broke out in Guildhall Street, Canterbury, on Monday night, and led to 30 people being evacuated from nine nearby flats. | The fire broke out in Guildhall Street, Canterbury, on Monday night, and led to 30 people being evacuated from nine nearby flats. |
Kent Police said the girl was arrested on Wednesday evening and was later bailed pending further inquiries. | Kent Police said the girl was arrested on Wednesday evening and was later bailed pending further inquiries. |
A 15-year-old boy, who was arrested on Tuesday, has been bailed pending further inquiries and a second boy aged 15, from Ashford, was released without charge. | A 15-year-old boy, who was arrested on Tuesday, has been bailed pending further inquiries and a second boy aged 15, from Ashford, was released without charge. |
Firefighting operations finished at the fire-ravaged building at 15:30 GMT on Wednesday. | Firefighting operations finished at the fire-ravaged building at 15:30 GMT on Wednesday. |
At the height of the incident, eight fire engines and two height vehicles were deployed as well as the technical rescue unit. | At the height of the incident, eight fire engines and two height vehicles were deployed as well as the technical rescue unit. |
One person was passed into the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service due to smoke inhalation. | One person was passed into the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service due to smoke inhalation. |
Kent Police officers said they are keen to speak to anyone with relevant information who has not came forward yet. | Kent Police officers said they are keen to speak to anyone with relevant information who has not came forward yet. |
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