Police have launched an investigation after a fire at a flat in Avenham last night.
Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze in the doorway of a ground floor property in Avenham Road, shortly after 2am.
A number of neighbouring properties were evacuated while firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus and a hose reel, tackled the blaze.
Investigators said the fire was suspicious and called in the police.
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