A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

Three fire crews from Watton, Hingham and East Harling attended a house fire in Woollen Way, Watton yesterday at 7.54pm.

Crews wore breathing apparatus and used main jets and hose reel jets to tackle the fire.

A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.

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Police were called to the incident near Thetford at 8.06pm following reports of a fire and ambulance were also at the scene. 

A woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on suspicion of arson and taken to Wymondham police station for questioning, where she remains.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service declared the fire under control at 8.26pm.