A MAN charged with arson in connection with a fire at a house which spread to a neighbouring property has appeared in court.
The blaze stated at a terraced house on Crossley Road, Thatto Heath shortly before 1pm on Saturday, July 24.
Firefighters and police officers were called out to the scene, near to Thatto Heath Park and Master Woks Chippy.
Terrence Furlong, of Crossley Road, Thatto Health, was charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.
Furlong, 34, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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Three fire crews spent two hours dealing with the fire on Saturday, which spread to the roof space of the house and to at least one of the adjoining terraces, a Merseyside Fire and Rescue spokesperson said.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went inside the houses to deal with the fire.
No-one was injured in the fire, say police.
Residents told the Star that a window of a neighbouring property was smashed as people from nearby went inside to rescue a dog.
Firefighters carried out an investigation and the scene was handed over to police, with a cordon at the front of the terraced houses put in place.
During Monday's hearing, the case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court.
Furlong was remanded back into custody and will next appear to issue a plea on Monday, August 23.
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