Woman charged with arson after Penrith flat fire
She's due before magistrates after people were evacuated from nearby flats
A woman has been charged with arson following a fire at a flat in Penrith on Saturday afternoon.
45-year-old Emma Louise Smith, of King Street, Penrith, has been charged with arson, reckless as to whether life was endangered, police said.
She was remanded in police custody and is due to appear at Carlisle Magistrates' Court today.
What happened
The fire broke out inside a flat on King Street shortly before 2pm on Saturday 10th October.
Occupants of surrounding flats were initially evacuated as firefighters tackled the blaze.
There were no serious injuries reported, although a small number of people sought medical treatment, according to police.
A 45-year-old woman from Penrith was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and had remained in police custody for questioning before being charged.