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'Major fire' at Hindu temple in Nuneaton | 'Major fire' at Hindu temple in Nuneaton |
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Homes in Nuneaton have been evacuated because of a major fire at a Hindu temple in the town. | Homes in Nuneaton have been evacuated because of a major fire at a Hindu temple in the town. |
About 15 people living near the Shri Hindu Gujarati Samaj temple, on Upper Abbey Street, were taken to a hotel. | |
Fire crews were called out at about 04:40 GMT. Police have tweeted that smoke was blowing over the carriageway of the nearby Roanne Ringway. | Fire crews were called out at about 04:40 GMT. Police have tweeted that smoke was blowing over the carriageway of the nearby Roanne Ringway. |
The blaze, which is not thought to be suspicious, has now been brought under control and residents allowed home. | The blaze, which is not thought to be suspicious, has now been brought under control and residents allowed home. |
Warwickshire Police said: "A number of local residents were evacuated to the Holiday Inn, Nuneaton, and road closures were in place in Upper Abbey Street, the Roanne Ringway, Queens Road and Corporation Street. | Warwickshire Police said: "A number of local residents were evacuated to the Holiday Inn, Nuneaton, and road closures were in place in Upper Abbey Street, the Roanne Ringway, Queens Road and Corporation Street. |
"The fire has now been brought under control by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, road closures have been lifted and residents allowed to return to their homes." | "The fire has now been brought under control by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, road closures have been lifted and residents allowed to return to their homes." |
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