Roads closed in Loughborough due to fire

The blaze was caused accidentally 'by a phone charger.'

13:00

Roads have now reopened.

12:00

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue have released some information the incident

The call was first made at 10:41 after a passer-by spotted smoke coming from a building in Lanesborough Court. 

Fire Engines from Loughborough, Birstall and Castle Donington attended.

The blaze was caused accidentally 'by a phone charger' and led to severe fire and smoke damage.

It started in a bedroom on the first floor of the building.

Everyone has been accounted for and Gas and electricity supplies have been isolated.

11:40

Still no signs of travel disruption according to One.Network or Google Maps

11:07

ROAD CLOSURE TO VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS 1107hrs - Along Park Rd from Wards End to Stanley St. No access from side roads Beacon Rd, Mayfield Dr, Burton St, Garton Rd and Royland Rd. Please find an alternative route whilst Police and Fire deal with an incident.

— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) July 26, 2021

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