Firefighters tackle large blaze in Warwickshire village
Crews say they'll be at the scene for 'most of the day'
Last updated 11th Oct 2021
Firefighters from across Warwickshire have been tackling a massive fire which broke out at a thatched roofed building in a local village.
Crews were called out in the early hours of this morning (Monday 11th October) to a property in Wellesbourne.
In a statement on social media, Kenilworth Fire Station said: "Crews from across Warwickshire have been tackling a fire involving a thatch roofed property in Wellesbourne overnight.
"Kenilworth’s Water Carrier was alerter just after 01:30 this morning to attend with 6 other fire engines and the turntable ladder.
"The incident will be ongoing for most of the day with crews ensuring all hot spots have been extinguished."
A 30-year-old man from Wellesbourne has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage – arson endangering life. He remains in police custody.
Detective Constable Emma Mackay said: “We are working with the fire service to establish the cause and are treating the incident as suspected arson at this time.
“A man has been arrested in connection with the fire and he is currently in police custody.
“We appreciate this is a concerning incident but thankfully no-one suffered any injuries.
“As part of our ongoing investigations, we have closed some roads and would ask for patience from local residents while we carry out further lines of enquiry.
“We’re particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the pub between 12.30am and 1.30am this morning or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area.
“We would also appeal for anyone who has CCTV or doorbell footage to please get in touch with us.”