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Arson Probe Launched After Linked House Fires in England

11/22/2025

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An attempted murder investigation has been opened into three linked house fires on November 21 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England.
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the fires on Holywell Avenue, Prestop Drive, and Cliffton Drive.
Three people were hospitalized, including a teenager with burn injuries.
In a separate incident at the Dubai Airshow, a fighter jet crashed, killing the pilot.
A court of inquiry will investigate the cause.

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An attempted murder investigation has been opened into three linked house fires on November 21 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England.
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the fires on Holywell Avenue, Prestop Drive, and Cliffton Drive.
Three people were hospitalized, including a teenager with burn injuries.
In a separate incident at the Dubai Airshow, a fighter jet crashed, killing the pilot.
A court of inquiry will investigate the cause.