A large fire at a derelict building in Newark has triggered a police investigation. Several homes were evacuated after the Old Piano School, in Appleton Gate, went up in flames at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 18.
No casualties were reported but significant damage was caused to the building. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious.
Detective Inspector Nicholas Hall, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a large fire that led to the evacuation of several neighbouring properties. We are currently working with our colleagues at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to understand how this blaze started.
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“We would therefore like to hear from anyone who was either in the area at the time, or who has additional information on what happened.” Fire crews from the Newark, Collingham and Southwell fire stations attended the incident, fighting the blaze long into the night.
