Man arrested after Barrow fire leaves three with minor injuries
The Coast Road has since reopened after being closed in both directions
A man in his thirties has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent following a property fire on the Coast Road in Barrow.
Police said three people had received minor injuries as a result of the fire.
Officers received reports of the fire at 7.04am on Monday 22nd September.
Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service all attended, and the Coast Road was closed in both directions while crews dealt with the blaze.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had since been fully extinguished, although firefighters remained at the scene to dampen down hotspots.
An investigation into the fire is under way, the fire service said.
The Coast Road has since reopened, police said.