Three hurt in fire outside Newport flats

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Three people have been rescued after a fire was deliberately started outside a property in Newport, said South Wales Fire Service.

They were treated in hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation and minor burns.

The blaze broke out in front of the flats on Malpas Road in Brynglas just before 04:00 BST.

A spokesman said it was deliberately started when rubbish was set alight. Police are investigating.