Man Arrested for Arson After Kensington Flat Fire Injures 13

The fire, deemed suspicious by police, led to a dramatic rescue operation in South Kensington, London.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a five-storey building in South Kensington.
The blaze injured 13 people, including seven police officers and six residents, all of whom have been discharged from the hospital.
Body cam footage released by the Metropolitan Police shows officers bravely entering the smoke-filled building to rescue trapped residents.
Around 100 firefighters were involved in tackling the fire, which occurred just after midnight on Friday.
Police are conducting a tenacious investigation into the incident, with the suspect currently in custody.