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A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire that saw 32 properties evacuated in Pantside, Newbridge.
Firefighters were called to a house fire on Hazelwood Road, Pantside, Newbridge, at around 4pm on Wednesday August 12.
The incident involved five terraced bungalows, with no reported casualties, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) confirmed.
SWFRS and Gwent Police have launched a joint investigation into the fire.
The woman, from the Newbridge area, remains in police custody.
Chief Superintendent John Davies, of Gwent Police, said: “We understand that there are a lot of ongoing wildfires across the country, however I would like to make it clear that we do not consider this fire to be linked to any other wildfires.
“This fire has caused significant damage to a number of residential properties which will have a devastating impact on those in the local community.”
Anyone with information that could help with the investigation can contact Gwent Police on 101, or through its website or social media, quoting 2600263302.
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