A 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN and her two-year-old daughter escaped a house fire.
Police and firefighters were called to Broxtowe Avenue, Kimberley, at around 4.30am yesterday.
No-one was injured but the second floor of the house was severely damaged. There was also minor smoke damage to the neighbouring house.
Police say the woman and child are staying with family, while officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody for questioning.