People living near a derelict Nottinghamshire building say fires there are becoming regular after the most recent incident led to tiles "popping" off the roof. Crews from four stations attended the incident at a farmhouse on Mill Lane in Huthwaite, with firefighters battling to prevent a "total loss" of the building.
The crews from Ashfield, Alfreton, Mansfield and Worksop were called to the incident at 3.42pm on Monday (May 29), with the fire having started in the second floor roof space of the building. A fire investigation has found that the most likely cause was deliberate ignition.
The team at Ashfield Fire Station issued a social media post on Tuesday (May 30) asking parents and carers to "talk to their loved ones about the dangers of entering derelict buildings." The post added: "A criminal record of arson will limit job and travel opportunities in later life. It also puts their lives and those attending the incident at unnecessary risk."
