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Man arrested and two in critical condition after fire

Clara Bullock,Bristoland
Sarah Turnnidge,Bristol
News imageBBC A police car is seen on a road in front of a building with smoke coming from the house. It is night time and the street lights are on.BBC
The blaze broke out overnight in the St George area of Bristol

A man has been arrested and two others are in a critical condition in hospital after a caravan fire on Monday night.

Avon Fire and Rescue said it sent multiple crews to the incident in the St George area of Bristol at about 22:30 BST.

Witnesses said they heard people screaming for help and two men had to be rescued from a property adjacent to the fire.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life on Tuesday morning. He remains in custody.

News imageThe back of a house after a fire. There is burnt debris on the ground and police tape is set up around the area.
The fire was put out by crews during the night

A number of nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution due to a suspected gas leak for a short period before being able to return home overnight.

Avon and Somerset Police said officers remain at the scene and they are working alongside the fire service to establish what happened.

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