An individual has been taken into custody concerning a residential fire that resulted in serious injuries to another person. Northumbria Police detained a man, aged in his 40s, on suspicion of cannabis production subsequent to the blaze. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 19:40 GMT on Southend Road in Sunderland. Residents were evacuated from their homes “as a precaution,” according to police, with “the majority” having since returned. The injured man, also in his 40s, is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. The police force reported that the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire last night, and police officers are conducting inquiries in the area. Anyone with information is requested to contact the police. For further information, BBC Sunderland can be followed on X, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram. Story suggestions can be sent to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC holds no responsibility for the content found on external sites. Details regarding the BBC’s approach to external linking are available. Post navigation Police Seek Witnesses After Man’s Face “Punctured” by Cyclist Man Receives Prison Sentence for Knife Attack After Brawl