Woman charged after suspicious house fire in Belfast, Christchurch

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious house fire in the Christchurch suburb of Belfast last night.

Police said they were notified of the blaze at a property on Third St about 7.35pm.

The fire was treated as suspicious, and a scene guard was put in place overnight.

A woman was due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with wilfully damaging property.

There were no reported injuries in relation to the incident.

A scene examination was due to take place today.