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Peckforton Castle: Man arrested over hotel fire Peckforton Castle: Man arrested over hotel fire
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A man has been arrested in connection with a fire at an historic country house hotel in Cheshire. 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 after the fire began in the drawing room. 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.
About 100 firefighters were at the hotel, a popular wedding venue, for most of Sunday and crews were still damping down on Monday. Cheshire Police said a man from Merseyside was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
No-one was injured in the fire. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said all three floors of one of the wings were extensively involved in the fire, including hotel bedrooms and offices. '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.
Firefighters at the building on Stone House Lane were monitoring the scene using thermal imaging cameras overnight.
Cheshire Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man in connection with the incident but no more details have been released.