Burbage bungalow gutted by fire

Investigations have now begun into the cause of a fire which gutted a bungalow in Burbage yesterday afternoon.

Investigations have now begun into the cause of a fire at a property on Lutterworth Rd, Burbage yesterday afternoon.

Firefighters were initially called to reports of properties being on fire, just before 1.30pm on Monday 20th May. 

On arrival firefighters established one property was involved in the fire on Lutterworth Rd in Burbage. All persons were accounted for and there were no reports of anyone being injured.

Two fire crews from Hinckley and one from Lutterworth attended the scene and the fire was extingushed by 2.44pm.

The road remained closed for nearly two hours and people were advised to avoid the area.