Fire:

Teens arrested after building site fire in East Cowes

At around 6pm last night (Friday) the Isle of Wight fire service attended a fire at a building site on Old Road, East Cowes.

According to the CP, two youths, a 13 year old and 14 year old were arrested on suspicion of causing arson.

Crew from Newport and East Cowes tackled the fire, which they brought under control without any injuries.

Thanks to OnTheWight reader Alice Armfield for sending through this photo of the large plumes of black smoke filling the early evening air.

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Image: © Alice Armfield