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Police probe fire earlier this week at disused building in Chesterfield

Emergency services were called to the disused two storey property on Old Road on Tuesday

The property on Old Road was gutted earlier this week
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 5th Sep 2025
Last updated 5th Sep 2025

Police are set to investigate after a fire at a disused building in Chesterfield, which fire crews have been unable to determine the cause of.

Emergency services were called to the disused two storey property on Old Road at 5:23pm on Tuesday.

Crews used an aerial ladder and breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames, with no injuries reported.

Fire crews from Chesterfield, Matlock, Staveley, and Clay Cross were involved - staying until 3:30am the following morning.

Damage was such that they've been unable to find the exact source of the flames.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Derbyshire Police on 101.

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