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Southampton fireworks store blaze 'caused by cardboard boxes' | Southampton fireworks store blaze 'caused by cardboard boxes' |
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A fire which set off large explosions in a building storing fireworks started when a pile of cardboard boxes caught light, an investigation has found. | A fire which set off large explosions in a building storing fireworks started when a pile of cardboard boxes caught light, an investigation has found. |
Explosives lit up the sky as the fire took hold on 13 May at Southern Firework Factory in Southampton. | Explosives lit up the sky as the fire took hold on 13 May at Southern Firework Factory in Southampton. |
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said plastic-wrapped cardboard boxes ignited after they were stacked close to a 300 watt lightbulb. | |
It previously confirmed the cause was accidental and had ruled out arson. | It previously confirmed the cause was accidental and had ruled out arson. |
The store and a neighbouring florist on Bitterne Road West were destroyed. An adjoining delicatessen's office was also badly damaged in the fire. | The store and a neighbouring florist on Bitterne Road West were destroyed. An adjoining delicatessen's office was also badly damaged in the fire. |
No-one was injured but homes and properties within 100 metres (328 ft) of the fire were evacuated. Bitterne Manor Primary School was also closed. | No-one was injured but homes and properties within 100 metres (328 ft) of the fire were evacuated. Bitterne Manor Primary School was also closed. |
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