A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire in Newport this morning (Wednesday).
Firefighters used one hose reel and two breathing apparatus to put the flames out.
No one was hurt in the incident.
Police say a Newport man detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has also been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and assaulting a police officer.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:
"We were called at 4.08am this morning, 10 March, to reports of a fire at an address on Fairlee Road, Newport.
"No one was injured in the incident.
"A 22-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, criminal damage, and assaulting a police officer."
He remains in custody at this time.