Man suffered serious burns to his face in house fire as woman arrested on suspicion of cannabis production

A man is in a serious but stable condition after suffering facial burns in a fire which broke out at a Horden home – as a woman is arrested on suspicion of cannabis production.
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An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of last night’s fire (Thursday, July 2) which has caused significant damage to the house in Rosedale Terrace, Horden.

A man in his 20s suffered serious facial burns and was taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary where he remains in a ‘serious but stable condition’.

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Last night, a woman in her 30s was arrested also on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis and remains in police custody today (Friday, July 3) being questioned by detectives.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabisA woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis
A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis

Emergency services rushed to the fire, which is believed to have started in the kitchen, at around 10.10pm on Thursday.

A police cordon remained in place around the property this morning with a lone police van parked outside.

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A Durham Constabulary spokesman said: “The investigation is in its initial stages and at this point it is too early to speculate on the cause of the fire.

A significant amount of damage was caused to the house.A significant amount of damage was caused to the house.
A significant amount of damage was caused to the house.

“At approximately 10.15pm last night we were alerted by our colleagues at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a fire at a residential property in Rosedale Terrace, Horden.

“Officers attended the scene and discovered a man in his mid-20s suffering from serious facial burns who was taken to hospital. He is currently in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle.

“A joint police and fire service investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, which caused significant damage to the property.

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“Last night a woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis. She has been questioned by detectives in Peterlee CID and remains in custody.”

One of the fire engines called to the incident. Picture by Mary CartwrightOne of the fire engines called to the incident. Picture by Mary Cartwright
One of the fire engines called to the incident. Picture by Mary Cartwright

Three fire engines, a double-crewed ambulance, specialist paramedic and a hazardous area response team were also called to the incident.

The fire was extinguished at around 10.40pm.

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