Staffordshire Police are urgently seeking information regarding a house fire that occurred this morning at Eagle Street, Hanley. The incident, reported around 11:15, resulted in a response from firefighters who rescued a woman from the property. She has been hospitalised with serious burns, and the uk/topic/fire" title="fire" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="31696">fire has since been extinguished.
The fire is currently being treated as deliberate, prompting detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to initiate an investigation. A 47-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been arrested on suspicion of arson and is currently in custody for questioning.
To facilitate an effective emergency response and investigation, Eagle Street and Uplands New Road are temporarily closed. Authorities are urging the public’s cooperation and understanding during this period.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Morris stated, “This is a serious incident, and we are committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the deliberate house fire. Our thoughts are with the victim, and we are appealing to the community for any information that may assist our ongoing inquiry.”
Individuals with information about the incident are encouraged to contact the police via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 201 of January 6. Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, individuals can provide information to Crimestoppers.
