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Maidstone unit fire suspicious

Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire in Maidstone on Sunday morning.

Fire crews arrived at the property on Alma Street at about 5.30am on 26 October where they found the rear unit on the two-unit property well alight.

Crews quickly attacked the blaze to prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties, while a search for occupants was conducted inside the building.

The sole occupant of the unit, as well as the person living in the adjoining unit next door, had both already evacuated.

One resident was treated on scene by paramedics and transported to hospital.

The fire was deemed under control at 6.07am and police soon arrived at the scene to begin their investigation.

Staff from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing also attended to arrange alternate accommodation for residents.

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