Woman arrested after flat fire in Penrith
Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 10:08 · Archive
A 45-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a flat fire on King Street, Penrith.
A fire broke out in a flat on King Street, Penrith, shortly before 2pm on Saturday, October 10. Emergency services evacuated nearby flats while firefighters tackled the blaze.
No serious injuries were reported, though a small number of people required medical treatment.
A 45-year-old woman from Penrith has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. She remains in police custody.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police quoting incident number 111 of 10 October 2026.
How it is being reported
- Arson arrest after town centre flat fireNo serious injuries are reported, but some people sought medical help.BBC Cumbria · 11 Oct, 10:11
- Woman arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after flat fireWoman arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire on King Street, Penrith, on October 10. Nearby flats were evacuated; no serious injuries reported.Westmorland Gazette · 11 Oct, 09:35
- Woman arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after flat fireWoman arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire on King Street, Penrith, on October 10. Nearby flats were evacuated; no serious injuries reported.NW Evening Mail · 11 Oct, 09:35
- Woman arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after flat fireWoman arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire on King Street, Penrith, on October 10. Nearby flats were evacuated; no serious injuries reported.Whitehaven News · 11 Oct, 09:35
- Woman arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after flat fireWoman arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire on King Street, Penrith, on October 10. Nearby flats were evacuated; no serious injuries reported.News & Star · 11 Oct, 09:28
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