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Peckforton Castle: Man arrested over hotel fire | Peckforton Castle: Man arrested over hotel fire |
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A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at an historic country house hotel in Cheshire. | |
The blaze broke out at Peckforton Castle, near Tarporley, just before 0500 BST on Sunday. | The blaze broke out at Peckforton Castle, near Tarporley, just before 0500 BST on Sunday. |
Seventy guests were evacuated from the 48-bedroom hotel, a popular wedding venue, after the fire began in the drawing room. No-one was injured. | |
Cheshire Police said a man from Merseyside was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. | |
He remains in police custody for questioning. | |
'Tough operation' | |
About 100 firefighters tackled the blaze at the hotel for most of Sunday and crews were still damping down on Monday. | |
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said all three floors of one of the wings were extensively involved, including hotel bedrooms and offices. | |
Firefighters at the building on Stone House Lane monitored the scene using thermal imaging cameras overnight. | |
Keith Brooks from the fire service said it had been a very tough operation. | |
"It was a very hot day and the construction of the hotel, with very thick stone walls, means it retains the heat, which made access quite difficult for firefighters." | |
The 19th Century building is Grade I listed and has been used as the setting for episodes of Dr Who and the 2010 film Robin Hood. | The 19th Century building is Grade I listed and has been used as the setting for episodes of Dr Who and the 2010 film Robin Hood. |