A MAN has been arrested after a fire in Paisley.
Firefighters tackled the fire involving wood and an outhouse on Orchard Street on Monday night.
One woman was also taken to the hospital suffering smoke inhalation.
Police said the incident is believed to be wilful and have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the fire.
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A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 7.50 pm on Monday, June 1 we were called to reports of a fire on Orchard Street, Paisley.
“Officers attended to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue with traffic management and to secure the scene.
“A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident which is believed to be wilful.
"Enquiries are ongoing.”
A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: “We were alerted at 8.32 pm on Monday, June 1 to reports of a fire involving wood and an outhouse on Orchard Street, Paisley.
“Operations Control mobilised a number of resources to the scene and firefighters extinguished the flames.
“One woman was handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service suffering from suspected smoke inhalation.
“Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”
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