Investigation after fire at disused building in Borrowash

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue were called to the blaze during Wednesday

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 6th Apr 2023

A joint police and fire investigation is to take place following a fire at a former pub in Borrowash.

Police say they were called to reports of a large blaze at the derelict building on Derby Road just after 2.45pm on Wednesday 5 April.

The road was closed to allow Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to deal with the incident and remains closed to allow for the building to be made safe and for the investigation to take place.

No one is believed to have been injured in the fire, but a substantial amount of damage has been caused to the building.

A boy has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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