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| Woman held after fire at hostel | Woman held after fire at hostel |
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| A homeless woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at a hostel and church in west London. | A homeless woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at a hostel and church in west London. |
| The fire broke out at the Shepherd's Bush Road hostel just before 0700 BST, spreading to Shepherd's Bush Baptist Church. Twelve people were evacuated. | The fire broke out at the Shepherd's Bush Road hostel just before 0700 BST, spreading to Shepherd's Bush Baptist Church. Twelve people were evacuated. |
| The 36-year-old woman is being held at a west London police station on suspicion of arson. | The 36-year-old woman is being held at a west London police station on suspicion of arson. |
| No-one was hurt in the blaze, in which the church's roof was burnt and the building was damaged by water. | No-one was hurt in the blaze, in which the church's roof was burnt and the building was damaged by water. |
| The hostel houses single homeless people of all ages, some of whom misuse substances or have mental health issues. | The hostel houses single homeless people of all ages, some of whom misuse substances or have mental health issues. |
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| One resident explains what she saw | |
| Temporary accommodation | Temporary accommodation |
| It was not yet clear how many people were in the building at the time the fire broke out on the hostel's first floor, London Fire Brigade said. | It was not yet clear how many people were in the building at the time the fire broke out on the hostel's first floor, London Fire Brigade said. |
| A spokesman said the blaze was "easily contained" but it had spread to the church. | A spokesman said the blaze was "easily contained" but it had spread to the church. |
| An area around the scene of the blaze has been cordoned off and Shepherd's Bush Road has been closed as investigations take place. | An area around the scene of the blaze has been cordoned off and Shepherd's Bush Road has been closed as investigations take place. |
| Hammersmith and Fulham Council has opened a community hall on the nearby Bush Green Estate to offer temporary accommodation. | Hammersmith and Fulham Council has opened a community hall on the nearby Bush Green Estate to offer temporary accommodation. |