A woman arrested following a fire at a flat in Penrith on Saturday afternoon (10 October) has been charged with an offence.
Emma Louise Smith, 45, of King Street, Penrith, has been charged with arson – reckless as to whether life was endangered.
She was remanded in police custody to appear at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court today (12 October).
Previous Release – 11/10/26
Police are investigating a fire which occurred inside a flat in Penrith town centre.
Emergency services responded to the fire which occurred shortly before 2pm yesterday (10 October) inside a flat on King Street.
Occupants of surrounding flats were initially evacuated as firefighters tackled the blaze. There have been no serious injuries reported, however a small number of people have sought medical treatment because of this incident.
A 45-year-old woman, from Penrith, has been arrested on suspicion of committing arson with intent to endanger life. She remains in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police. You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101, quoting incident number 111 of 10 October 2026.
Alternately you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.