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The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Boy, 10, and two girls, 13 & 15, arrested over string of ‘reckless' fires including huge blaze at ex-primary school
A 10-YEAR-old boy and two teenage girls have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a building caught fire Nottinghamshire Police said there was a series of fires across Worksop over the last few weeks.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation to begin into derelict vet centre fire
An investigation is due to take place into the cause of a fire at a former veterinary clinic in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said five crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday evening. The blaze was brought under control and crews left the scene just before 00:00 BST. The brigade said it would be returning to carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say it was believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say police Worksop fires: 'I've never seen anything like this' Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation to begin into derelict vet centre fire
An investigation is due to take place into the cause of a fire at a former veterinary clinic in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said five crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday evening. The blaze was brought under control and crews left the scene just before 00:00 BST. The brigade said it would be returning to carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say it was believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say police Worksop fires: 'I've never seen anything like this' Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Crews tackle fire at former Worksop vet centre
Firefighters have been dealing with a blaze at a former veterinary clinic in Fire and Rescue Service said four crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday footage showed flames running along the top of the comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say they believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. There are currently no reports of injuries or indications of a cause for the latest fire.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say Bassetlaw police
Two groups of people are starting fires in a town and "putting lives at risk", Nottinghamshire Police least 18 fires have been fought in open spaces across Worksop in the past two weeks, including five incidents in just over two hours on Monday Police said it was "actively investigating" the series of Inspector Rob Harrison told the BBC on Friday Worksop residents would see a "visible presence" in an attempt to stamp out the arsons. He said the force believed "two groups" in the Worksop area were behind the spate of fires."Most of them are hedges and grass fires which spread rapidly, especially with this nice weather we're having," he added."We're putting in extra patrols, you'll see a visible presence around the affected areas, working through CCTV, working with local partners and fire and rescue services to get to the bottom of what's happened." While no-one has been hurt, newly installed play equipment has been damaged, and those living nearby have been left Fire and Rescue Service has called on Worksop residents to report anyone starting fires, and to take district manager Adrian Brizzolara said: "We are asking everyone to be extra cautious - the hot, dry weather means even a small spark can turn into a large fire within minutes."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property."Bassetlaw District Council has said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" at damage being caused to its open spaces. Insp Harrison called on the perpetrators to "stop immediately".He said: "You're putting lives at risk, it's extremely dangerous, it's causing untold damage to local parkland, golf courses, play equipment, and it's only a matter of time before something more tragic happens."
