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Fire service warning to Shropshire arsonists
Following a spate of arson attacks in Shrewsbury, fire chiefs have now moved to issue a warning that any persons convicted over the more serious of these crimes could face a jail term of life imprisonment.
The recent fire in the town where 10 people had to be evacuated from flats above a furniture store was just one of a number of similar arson incidents.
A joint investigation between the West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been launched into this blaze.
The fire risk that is endangering lives has caused the fire service to speak out over the arson attacks in a bid to get the perpetrators to think more carefully about what they are doing.
The area manager and head of protection and prevention for the fire service, John Das-Gupta, said:
“What people might think is a bit of fun and tomfoolery quite clearly has the potential to jeopardise a number of people’s safety.”
The county’s fire crime officer, Derek Taylor, added:
“People need to think about what could happen if they do these things. Any fire that is started deliberately has the capability of causing death or serious injury. If they get convicted of arson with intent to endanger life it carries life imprisonment.”
Tipton high school set for demolition following blaze
A West Midlands high school which was badly damaged in an arson attack is now set to be demolished in plans for new development on the site.
Fire-ravaged Willingsworth High School in Tipton will be pulled down to make way for a new RSA Academy which will cost £35 million to build.
Work is now all set to get underway to make room for the facilities, which will follow the Opening Minds curriculum for all year groups.
Lesley James, business manager at the RSA Academy, said:
“The plans to demolish the building are being brought forward.
“It was due to be demolished in the next couple of months but it will now come down as soon as possible because of the fire.”
Willmott Dixon, the construction firm organising the operation have confirmed that the former school is now ready to be pulled down as fire investigators ruled the building structurally unsafe after the arson attack.
A spokesman for the company, Andrew Geldard, said: “The demolition of the buildings is due to finish by the end of next month.”
Fifteen crews attended the fire two weeks ago, only a few hours before the primary school in Bilston was also destroyed in a similar incident.
Police have confirmed that they are now looking into whether the two cases are linked.
Restaurant fire in historic area of Norwich
Around 50 firefighters attended the scene of a fire at a city restaurant last Tuesday afternoon as it caused the evacuation of buildings in the Tombland area.
The roof of the Zizzi restaurant was clearly seen to be on fire at midday, with smoke rising from the burning building causing concern amongst onlookers.
Fire crews from Norwich, Earlham, Sprowston, Wroxham, Long Stratton, Fakenham, Wymondham and Hethersett were called to help in putting out the fire as well as ensuring nearby roads were closed.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service’s group manager for the central area, Richard Herrell, said:
“We do not know what caused the fire at this stage.
“There was a significant risk of the fire spreading. If it was not for the swift actions of the firefighters it could have been much worse.
“They did a cracking job and that is down to their ongoing professionalism, their knowledge of the local area, and being very good at their job. I would like to commend all the firefighters.”
A formal investigation into the fire had to be delayed due to the unsafe nature of the building, but it was able to begin the following day. However, a spokesman for Norfolk Police has revealed that police are not treating the fire as suspicious at the moment.