Fire Update: Firefighters contain fire in Warwick's historic Mill Street

By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2024, 16:20 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2024, 17:10 BST
Multiple fire engines have been sent to the scene. Photo by WFRSMultiple fire engines have been sent to the scene. Photo by WFRS
Multiple fire engines have been sent to the scene. Photo by WFRS
Firefighters have been able to contain a fire in Warwick’s historic Mill Street.

Several fire engines were sent to the scene of the incident this afternoon (Friday August 9), which is just off the St Nicholas Church Street and Banbury Road roundabout.

Residents on social media reported seeing billowing smoke coming from the area.

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Motorists and residents are urging others to avoid the area.

A Warwickshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted of a house fire on Mill Street, Warwick.

"Pump appliances and a turntable ladder from Leamington Fire Station attended, alongside appliances from Kenilworth Fire Station and Stratford upon Avon Fire Station.

"Crews were able to contain the fire using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets."

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