Residents living near a historic building in Basford that went up in flames have said it is a "shame" but believe it could now "be turned into something nice". Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue service were called to a fire at the derelict Vedonis building at Bar Lane Industrial Estate in Old Basford at 5:53pm on Saturday (June 18).
Crews from Stockhill, Arnold, Stapleford, Highfields, and the aerial ladder platform from London Road fire station attended, using thermal imaging cameras, breathing apparatus, forcible entry tools and high pressure hose reels to extinguish the fire. No casualties were reported but significant damage was caused to the former sewing factory, with a local councillor calling the fire a "tragedy".
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed an investigation has been launched. Residents and business owners in the area have said it's a "shame" the heritage asset caught fire.
