A flat caught fire in Haverhill last night, leaving a man with minor burns to his hands and face.
A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life following the incident.
Two fire crews were dispatched to Eastern Avenue at around 7.51pm, where crews found a flat well alight.
A Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Crews fought the fire using two hose reels and four breathing apparatus.
“One person was suffering from burns to the face and hands and was left in the care of the ambulance service.”
Suffolk police were contacted by the fire service around 8.45pm, who said the blaze was believed to be suspicious.
The injured man, thought to be in his 40s, was taken to West Suffolk Hospital with minor injuries and was discharged in the early hours of this morning.
Officers are treating the fire as an isolated incident.
The arrested 53-year-old remains in custody at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre where he will be interviewed by officers following the incident.
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