Defendant is accused of arson attack at terraced house in Charlotte Street on Monday afternoon
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A man has appeared in court in connection with a potentially deadly blaze at a family home in Redcar.
Lee Jason Close today faced Teesside Magistrates’ Court following a fire at an address in Charlotte Street on Monday.
Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at the terraced property, which was empty at the time of the incident at around 2pm.
Two fire engines from Redcar and Grangetown were called out and crews used thermal imaging technology and breathing apparatus to deal with the flames.
It took about 30 minutes to put out the fire.
The upstairs of the home suffered severe fire and smoke damage but no-one was injured.
Detectives began an investigation alongside Cleveland Fire Brigade.
Close, of The Parklands, Redcar, made a brief appearance before Teesside Magistrates’ Court in relation to the fire.
The 44-year-old has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
The prosecution asked for the matter to be sent to the crown court.
His solicitor Alex Bousfield made no application for bail and Close was remanded in custody.
The magistrates committed the case to Teesside Crown Court, with the next hearing due on May 7.
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