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Bestwood: Investigation after grass fire spreads to home

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Police evacuated 26 homes as a precaution while eight fire crews tackled the fire

Eight fire crews attended the blaze in BestwoodEight fire crews were called to the blaze in Stevenholme Crescent, Bestwood, shortly before 16:45 BST on Sunday.A nearby home was badly damaged but no injuries were reported, a police spokesperson said.

Nottinghamshire's fire service and police force have now launched a joint investigation into the cause of the fire.The blaze only spread to one home, but fences and sheds at some neighbouring properties also suffered damage.Insp Liz Gaskin, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything or has any information which could assist us with our inquiries to please come forward.

Group Manager Tom Archer, of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, added: "Thank you to residents for their support as we dealt with this incident. "I want to praise the actions of our crews who worked quickly to save nearby properties in very warm conditions."

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

 

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