A woman was rescued from a house fire, and then arrested on suspicion of arson.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) and Merseyside Police were both called to Petersfield Close in Netherton after reports of a fire at around midday. Three fire engines rushed to the scene and on arrival crews found the first floor on fire.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to put the fire out with one person being rescued from the house and handed over to the care of paramedics. A joint investigation into the cause of the fire is being carried out by both MFRS and Merseyside Police.
