Teenagers arrested after fire at former Gosforth care home

Image source, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Image caption, The blaze damaged the roof of the three-storey building

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a former care home.

Emergency services were called to Hollywood Avenue in Gosforth, Newcastle, shortly after 18:30 BST on Wednesday.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which damaged the roof of the three-storey building, and no-one was hurt, Northumbria Police said.

The teenagers have been released while the force's investigation continues.

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