An air ambulance can be seen at the scene.
UPDATE (12:14) - The A5 is closed in both directions.
#A5 is closed in both directions between the B4116 and the A444 near #Atherstone in #Warwickshire due to a building fire. @warkspolice @WarksFireRescue and @OFFICIALWMAS are attending. Further info to follow... pic.twitter.com/42t786XSvN
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) February 14, 2022
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue received a 999 call at 09:52 this morning (14th February 2022) to report a fire at a derelict pub.
When the fire crews arrived at the pub on Watling Street, Witherley, they 'requested further resources to assist with the firefighting'.
Fire and Rescue have confirmed that fire engines were sent from 'Atherstone, Nuneaton, Hinckley and Western Station'.
Fosse 107 will update this story when more information is available.
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