Two fire engines were sent to the scene.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at a derelict building in Barrow Upon Soar today and now believe that it was set alight on purpose.
The property on Sileby Road has 6 square meters of damage to the rear end of the ground and 1st floor.
Emergency services sent one appliance from Loughborough and another from Western to put out the flames.
It was confirmed a 12:49 that the fire had been extinguished.
Bradgate Park coffee shop turns around food hygiene fortunes after fly problems plague premises
A coffee shop on the grounds of Bradgate Park has turned around its food hygiene fortunes after being given one of the worst ratings by inspectors.
Around 30 local groups to come together under one roof for Shepshed community open day
Around 30 local clubs, charities, community groups and organisations are set to come together under one roof in Shepshed next weekend for a free community open day.
Another HMO in Coalville could be given green light despite fears traffic and parking is an ‘absolute hazard’
A Leicestershire town could be getting another HMO as plans to convert a former hair salon could be given the go-ahead.
£195k funding boost to protect victims affected by prisoner early release scheme
An additional £195,000 of funding has been secured to strengthen vital support services for victims impacted by the Government’s early release scheme in Leicestershire.
Cheap Saturday bus travel this autumn
Leicestershire residents and visitors can enjoy free and discounted bus travel every Saturday until the end of December.
Large fire at Bruntingthorpe airfield
Fire crews have been tackling a large fire at Bruntingthorpe Airfield.
Food waste caddy deliveries begin in Charnwood
More than 70,000 households across Charnwood are set to receive food waste caddies ahead of the launch of weekly collections in November.
Leicestershire Police officer sacked after trying to live out a ‘fantasy’ of contacting multiple sex workers
A Leicestershire Police officer has been sacked after he was found to be contacting sex workers in order to live out a “fantasy”.
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