It's believed accelerant has been poured over the front door of a flat in an 'arson' attack in North Belfast.
The fire happened at an apartment block at Antrim Close on Tuesday morning, February 1 before shortly 4.30am.
Police are treating the incident as arson with intent to danger life.
PSNI Inspector Moutray said: “A report was received at around 4.25am of a fire at a property in the Antrim Close area.
“Officers attended together with colleagues from NIFRS, who extinguished the fire and evacuated the building.
“It is believed at this stage that the fire, which is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life, was started after accelerant was poured over the front door of one of the flats in the building. Smoke damage was caused throughout the property.
“Fortunately, there was no-one home at the time of the incident, and there are no reports of any injuries at this time.
“Our enquiries into this incident are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 147 of 01/02/22.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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