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Woman charged over suspected arson in St Austell | Woman charged over suspected arson in St Austell |
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A woman has appeared at Truro Magistrates Court charged with committing arson with intent to endanger life. | |
Karen Broadhurst, 43, of Sylvan Close in St Austell has been remanded in custody until 6 January. | |
It follows a fire in Sylvan Close on Boxing Day afternoon. | |
The blaze was discovered by police at about 17:20 GMT and a number of elderly people were led to safety from the properties. | The blaze was discovered by police at about 17:20 GMT and a number of elderly people were led to safety from the properties. |
Paramedics treated residents for the effects of smoke inhalation at the scene. Police said no-one was seriously injured in the fire. | |
During the incident, some of the residents sheltered at the Tregonissey War Memorial Social Club in St Austell. | During the incident, some of the residents sheltered at the Tregonissey War Memorial Social Club in St Austell. |
Sylvan Close is managed by property group Ocean Housing. | Sylvan Close is managed by property group Ocean Housing. |
No-one from the management company was available to comment. | No-one from the management company was available to comment. |
Ms Broadhurst will appear at Truro Crown Court on 6 January. |
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