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| Nottingham cattle market fire: Blaze was 'fireworks arson' | Nottingham cattle market fire: Blaze was 'fireworks arson' |
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| Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze involving fireworks ripped through a former cattle market. | Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze involving fireworks ripped through a former cattle market. |
| The fire broke out in Nottingham's cattle market at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday, engulfing several buildings and destroying businesses. | The fire broke out in Nottingham's cattle market at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday, engulfing several buildings and destroying businesses. |
| Nottinghamshire Police said the blaze "involved fireworks set off nearby". | Nottinghamshire Police said the blaze "involved fireworks set off nearby". |
| About 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which was brought under control on Monday morning. | About 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which was brought under control on Monday morning. |
| Two men, aged 18 and 25, and a 25-year-old woman, were taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon before being released under investigation. | |
| Earlier police issued an image of two men and a woman caught on CCTV that they wanted to talk to about the fire. | Earlier police issued an image of two men and a woman caught on CCTV that they wanted to talk to about the fire. |
| The force said its initial investigations into the blaze had "determined it was started deliberately". | The force said its initial investigations into the blaze had "determined it was started deliberately". |
| Four premises have been destroyed and another nine were damaged to varying extents. | Four premises have been destroyed and another nine were damaged to varying extents. |
| The worse affected include Bed City, SB refrigeration, Fresh N Fruity and D&B Carburetters. | The worse affected include Bed City, SB refrigeration, Fresh N Fruity and D&B Carburetters. |
| About 200 animals had to be rapidly moved from an exotic pet business and a man was apparently bitten by a snake in the process - the only injury reported following the blaze. | About 200 animals had to be rapidly moved from an exotic pet business and a man was apparently bitten by a snake in the process - the only injury reported following the blaze. |
| A lizard was so large it had to be moved in a shopping trolley, an eyewitness added. | A lizard was so large it had to be moved in a shopping trolley, an eyewitness added. |
| Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said tackling the blaze was "a real challenge", with densely-packed buildings, gas cylinders and a limited water supply. | Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said tackling the blaze was "a real challenge", with densely-packed buildings, gas cylinders and a limited water supply. |
| A high pressure pump had to be used to get water from the nearby canal. | A high pressure pump had to be used to get water from the nearby canal. |
| Roads were closed in the area and shifts at a nearby Royal Mail distribution centre were disrupted, which affected deliveries in parts of Nottingham. | Roads were closed in the area and shifts at a nearby Royal Mail distribution centre were disrupted, which affected deliveries in parts of Nottingham. |
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