Crime scene investigation team examine flats in Sheffield after blaze
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Three men are in police custody today over the blaze after being arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Firefighters had to rescue some residents from their homes and others climbed down ladders to escape.
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The block of flats on Batemoor Road, Batemoor, is cordoned off and under police guard this morning.
South Yorkshire Police said: “It is reported a middle floor flat had deliberately been set on fire.
“South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended and controlled the fire, and evacuated residents from the flat above and below. Nobody was injured.
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