Dickinson Close, Blackburn
AN investigation is underway after a 'deliberate' fire at a house.
The incident happened at around 1.30am in Dickinson Close in Blackburn and there were initial concerns people were still in the building.
Firefighters said the blaze was started in a wheelie bin outside the property which had led to smoke logging inside the house.
Residents were outside when crews arrived and one person was treated for suffering from smoke inhalation.
A fire service spokesman said: "We were in attendance for approximately one hour.
"The fire is being treated as deliberate and a police investigation is now underway.
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