Three arrested after Stoke-on-Trent derelict building fire extinguished
Police appeal for information as enquiries continue
Firefighters have successfully extinguished a large blaze involving a derelict building on Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
The fire service was alerted at 2.40pm on Friday 2nd October, with four appliances and an aerial ladder platform attending the scene to control the fire, which engulfed a two-storey structure.
Crews used main jets and hose reel jets to put out the fire, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Staffordshire Police were handed the scene after initial firefighting efforts.
Three individuals have been arrested following the incident.
A 42-year-old woman, of no fixed address, is suspected of arson with intent to endanger life.
Meanwhile, a 38-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, and another 42-year-old man, also of no fixed address, face charges of attempted arson with intent to endanger life.
All have been released on conditional bail as investigations continue.
Sergeant Nathan Moghaddam from the Stoke North local policing team commented, “This incident had a significant impact on the town on Friday afternoon, with a number of key routes closing to allow emergency services to safely respond to the fire.
"I would firstly like to thank residents, businesses and those travelling through Burslem for their patience and support while emergency services dealt with the incident.
"Our enquiries are continuing and I appeal to anyone who was in or around the Newcastle Street area at the time, or who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to please check their footage and get in touch with us if you have anything that may assist our enquiries."
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police via 101, referencing incident 468 of 2nd October, or use Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police website.
Reports can be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.