'Stray firework' blamed for blaze which ripped through Motherwell homes
Last updated 6th Nov 2020
A stray firework's suspected of being behind a blaze which ripped through two homes in Motherwell tonight (Thursday).
Emergency services raced to the scene in the Lanarkshire town's Corrie Drive shortly before 8pm.
Pictures from eyewitnesses show the roof in ruins as smoke billows out.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "We were alerted at 7.56pm on Thursday to reports of a fire within a semi-detached, two-storey house in Corrie Road, Motherwell.
"Operations Control immediately mobilised four fire engines to the scene.
"Three fire engines and crews currently remain in attendance.''
On Thursday, chief fire officer Martin Blunden urged people to follow Covid-19 restrictions when celebrating Bonfire Night.
He said it is important to reduce the strain on emergency services during the pandemic.
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