Overview
- Durham Constabulary arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of arson in connection with the blaze and said he remains in custody as inquiries continue.
- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service was called at 3:13pm and deployed three engines from Durham, Consett and Spennymoor.
- Police implemented a road closure from the Front Street war memorial to Low Moor Road at All Saints Church and diverted traffic.
- North East Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, and a HART unit, then stood down after treatment was not required.
- Witnesses reported smoke visible across the village as firefighters worked to extinguish the house fire.