A WOMAN arrested after a house fire in Ringwood has been released on bail.

A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a property in Poplar Way around 6pm on Friday night.

Emergency services were called following reports of a fire in the first floor bedroom.

The blaze was extinguished by the time firefighters arrived.

It caused extensive damage to the bedroom.

The 46-year-old was bailed until the end of this week, a spokesperson for Hampshire Police confirmed.