A CAT died during a suspected arson attack on a house in Violet Street, Burnley yesterday.
Firefighters said it was the only casualty after fire spread through the downstairs of an unoccupied house.
Officers were called to the scene at 10.25am. Station Officer Steve Cope said someone had forced their way into the house through the back door and set fire to a settee.
The police have been informed and are investigating the incident.
SO Cope added: "It would appear the house had been previously secure but when we got there the back door had been forced open.
"Fortunately, there was not a lot of furniture in the house, otherwise it could have been a lot worse."
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