A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after firefighters tackled a blaze in Seaton overnight. 

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service received a call shortly before 1am on July 31 to a 'building fire' just off the main road in Seaton. 

Five fire engines, the aerial ladder platform and the joint incident command unit all attended the scene and nobody is believed to be seriously injured. 

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Cumbria Police have confirmed that a road closure is in place and a diversion is in place.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: "We can confirm that Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 12:45am on July 31, five fire appliances, along with the aerial ladder platform and the joint incident command unit were sent to the scene to deal with a building fire in Seaton."