Man, 55, arrested after Birmingham fire

A man has been arrested following fire in King’s Norton.

A man has been arrested in King’s Norton “on suspicion of arson” following a fire in the area.

The force said that a man aged 55 was arrested on suspicion of arson and endangering life and remains in police custody this afternoon.

West Midlands Police said that the fire broke out on Hillmeads Road shortly after 3pm yesterday (August 13).

Police said that a number of properties were evacuated due to the fire.

The force said while there’s been damage to homes, they don’t believe there’s been any injuries.

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