Firefighters at the scene. Picture by Jamie White.
UPDATED 12:01*
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A FIRE that started in a bin caused damage to a shop in Shanklin last night (Sunday).
The blaze started on the High Street shortly before 7.45pm and forced a section of the road to be closed for more than an hour.
The shop, which is currently unoccupied and is believed to be the former Harlequin Sandwich Bar, had its front windows cracked from the heat of the fire and severe damage to its canopy.
Fire crews from Shanklin used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and heat detection equipment was requested to check for hot spots.
Duty fire officer, Jeff Walls, said: "This incident demonstrates just how quickly a fire can spread."
*A 55-year-old man was arrested in Regent Street, Shanklin, by police last night on suspicion of arson in connection with the incident.
He was taken to Newport Police Station for questioning and remains in custody.
Reporter: jamiew@iwcpmail.co.uk
Fire in Shanklin High Street.
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