Hinckley and Nuneaton

On Air Now

Michelle

10:00am - 2:00pm

Listen Live

Fire crews from eight stations help tackle blaze in Barlestone

You are viewing content from Fosse 107 Loughborough. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 10:59

One occupant suffered smoke inhalation.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue were called to a dwelling fire in Barlestone last night (30 October).

Fire engines from Market Bosworth, Coalville, Southern, Birstall, Western, Turntable Ladder from Central, Command Vehicle from Shepshed and Welfare Unit from Kibworth and Oakham were deployed to Newbold Road.

The fire crew found the roof of the property fully involved in the fire and one occupant suffered smoke inhalation.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said they were going to re-inspect the property this morning (31 October).

More from Local News

A Loughborough Business man convicted with two others over PPE Fraud in US

Three fraudsters have been convicted following a National Crime Agency investigation into a multimillion-pound PPE fraud
Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton

Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton
Police Appeal After Indecency Incident in Whitwick

Leicestershire Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man they wish to speak to following a report of indecency at premises in Whitwick earlier this year.
Jeremy Monga leaves Leicester City to complete £10m Manchester City transfer

Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga has completed a permanent move to Manchester City in a deal worth £10 million plus add-ons,
£1,000 Fine Issued After Fly-Tipping Investigation in Thurmaston

A fly-tipping investigation by Charnwood Borough Council has resulted in a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after officers identified an offender using evidence found in dumped household waste near Cemetery Road in Thurmaston.
Lioness gets honorary degree in Loughborough

Video

England football icon Jill Scott MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport and women's football.
Rapist jailed for 34 years after attack in Loughborough

Video

A man has been jailed for 34 years after being convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following an attack on a canal towpath in Loughborough.
East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only

East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.