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Police can confirm that a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent in relation to a property fire on the Coast Road, Barrow.
Three people have received minor injuries.
The road has now reopened.
Previous release:
Police received reports this morning (22 Sept) at 7:04am of an ongoing property fire near to the Coast Road, Barrow.
Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service are currently in attendance.
The Coast Road, Barrow is currently closed in both directions.
Please can we ask members of the public to avoid the area.