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Nottingham train station evacuated after large fire Nottingham train station fire was arson, police believe
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Police are investigating the cause of a huge fire that broke out in a block of toilets at Nottingham railway station. A huge fire that broke out in a block of toilets at Nottingham railway station is being treated as arson, British Transport police (BTP) said.
About 60 firefighters tackled the blaze, which started at 6.30am on Friday and spread to the main concourse and roof.About 60 firefighters tackled the blaze, which started at 6.30am on Friday and spread to the main concourse and roof.
The British Transport Police and Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service have launched a joint investigation and urged anyone with information to get in touch. Firefighters are still at the scene dealing with the fire, which has been brought under control.
Supt Sandra England, who is leading the BTP response, said: “A joint investigation is now under way with Nottingham fire and rescue service to establish the cause of the fire. We would like to hear from anyone who has any information. The BTP and Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service launched a joint investigation and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
“We are grateful for the support we have received from the people of Nottingham and ask for your continued patience as we work with Nottinghamshire police and our colleagues across the emergency services to return the incident to normality as quickly as possible. Supt Sandra England, who is leading the BTP response, said: “Inquiries have been ongoing today and we now have reason to believe the fire may have been started deliberately. Officers are working to identify anyone who may have been involved in the incident, and we are appealing for information from members of the public.
“Our officers have been on the scene at Nottingham railway station all morning supporting Nottinghamshire fire and rescue firefighters as they deal with the large fire. “Fortunately, we have not had any reports of injuries as a result of the fire. Cordons remain in place around the area and trains are not running. It is likely the station will remain closed for the rest of the day.”
“Cordons remain in place around the area with nearby roads closed, and trains are not running. It is likely the station will remain closed all day. Fortunately, we have not had any reports of any injuries as a result of the fire.”
The station was evacuated shortly before the morning rush-hour.The station was evacuated shortly before the morning rush-hour.
The new transport minister, Jo Johnson, tweeted to say he was on his way to Nottingham to thank emergency services.The new transport minister, Jo Johnson, tweeted to say he was on his way to Nottingham to thank emergency services.
The blaze has caused widespread travel disruption across the city’s transport network. East Midlands Trains said: “It is anticipated that Nottingham station will not reopen today and we expect trains to be disrupted on all routes through Nottingham for the whole of Friday 12 January.”The blaze has caused widespread travel disruption across the city’s transport network. East Midlands Trains said: “It is anticipated that Nottingham station will not reopen today and we expect trains to be disrupted on all routes through Nottingham for the whole of Friday 12 January.”
NET Nottingham Tram said its trams were unable to stop at Nottingham station. NET Nottingham Tram said its trams were unable to stop at Nottingham station. The grade II-listed building was built in the mid-19th century and refurbished in recent years.
The Grade II-listed building was built in the mid-19th century and refurbished in recent years. Asked about potential disruptions for football fans on Saturday, Kirsty Derry, deputy managing director of East Midlands Trains, said: “We have got people working through the clock to make sure we get a really good level of service tomorrow.
“People should check before they travel and maybe tonight it would be wise just to think about those alternative arrangements – but we are very optimistic about the level of service we can put on tomorrow.”