Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after Penrith flat fire
Flats evacuated after blaze on King Street
A 45-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire inside a flat in Penrith town centre.
Cumbria Police said emergency services responded to the fire inside a flat on King Street shortly before 2pm on 10th October.
The woman, from Penrith, remains in police custody for questioning.
Flats evacuated
Police said people living in surrounding flats were initially evacuated while firefighters tackled the blaze.
No serious injuries have been reported.
A small number of people have sought medical treatment because of the fire, police said.
Appeal for information
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
People can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101, quoting incident number 111 of 10th October 2026.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.