A man has been arrested on suspicion of endangering life after an explosion at a flat in Great Yarmouth.
Emergency services, including police and fire crews, were called at 7.45pm on Sunday, February 26, to Townshend Close.
Smoke billowed out of the ground-floor property following the blast and it was left badly damaged.
Norfolk fire crews from Yarmouth and Gorleston used hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze.
No one was hurt in the incident.
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People living on either side of the flat were evacuated for a short time and a cordon around the area remained in place the following day.
On Monday (February 27), a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, arson and endangering life.
He has since been released on bail while investigations continue.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have information to help the investigation.
Witnesses are asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting crime reference 334 of 26 February 2023.
Alternatively, pass the information on via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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