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Ingoldmells' Bell Inn customers flee devastating fire | Ingoldmells' Bell Inn customers flee devastating fire |
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Customers in a crowded Lincolnshire pub were forced to flee after a fire broke out that caused the roof to collapse. | Customers in a crowded Lincolnshire pub were forced to flee after a fire broke out that caused the roof to collapse. |
The Ingoldmells pub was evacuated and witnesses said the collapse happened within 10 minutes. One person was treated for smoke inhalation. | |
Emergency crews were called to The Bell Inn on Anchor Lane, at about 21:30 BST on Thursday. | Emergency crews were called to The Bell Inn on Anchor Lane, at about 21:30 BST on Thursday. |
The fire service has cordoned off the scene and said an investigation into the cause was under way. | The fire service has cordoned off the scene and said an investigation into the cause was under way. |
The pub had recently undergone a major refurbishment and was particularly busy due to a karaoke night. | |
Owner Frazer Bell said: "We are devastated. This pub has been in the family since 1984. | |
"The one saving grace is that everyone got out OK and the staff were great, staying calm and getting all the customers out safely." |
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