The ongoing investigation into a fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre has led to the arrest of three teenage boys. Police were called to the shopping centre in Barkby Thorpe Lane just after 4.15am on Saturday 20 June following a report of a fire. Officers attended alongside colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. No one was injured in the incident. During the past few days, the fire service has been working to establish the cause of the fire and this remains ong

Multiple Fire crews are responding to a car transporter fire on the M1 motorway north of the Catthorpe Interchange (J19). M1 JUCTIONS 19 - 20 CLOSED Credit - LFRS Seven cars are ablaze, as well as the transporter. There are no casualties. There are six fire engines currently at the scene, plus two water carriers. Colleagues from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Services are assisting. The northbound carriageway of the M1 is closed in this ar

A fire which destroyed multiple units at Thurmaston Shopping Centre is believed to have been started deliberately, police have said. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: "Police were called to the Thurmaston shopping centre just after 4.15am on Saturday (June 20) following a report of a fire. Officers attended alongside colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. "The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and enquiries are continuing. We wo

Demolition started over the weekend to make the site safe. The cause of the fire is not known at this time. The latest from the Fire service is that this incident has now been handed over to Leicestershire Police for investigation. Fire Service received multiple calls at 4am on Saturday morning to reports of a large fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre affecting several units. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service deployed 8 fire engines, 2 Aerial appliances and over 40 firefi

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at the Shell service station on Uppingham Road this afternoon. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Officers are in attendance at a petrol station in Uppingham Road, Leicester, following reports of a van on fire. The force was called at 1.19pm this afternoon (Saturday). When we arrived, along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, we fo

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service are attending a fire on Beal Street near Maidstone Road tonight here in Leicester. The fire in the abandoned building is now under control. A local business man said "The building is a former nursery the building is in a bad state of repairs and is insecure" Road closures are in place around the area please avoid if possible. The cause of the fire has not been specified at this time. Pictures and Video by Leicester Media Online ©️ 2026 F

Fire and police are currently investigating a fire on East Park Road in Leicester tonight. A fire crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service attended after reports of a fire earlier tonight, on the Third Floor of the Imperial building. Police have now cordoned off the rear to the building. It's believed the fire is now extinguished and investigation will take place shortly. More to follow.

Fire crews are currently battling a blaze in a flat on Fosse Road North in Leicester tonight (Monday 11 May) Three fire crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended around 9:30 p.m. Road closures are in place between Stephenson Drive and Battenberg Road. Pictures by Leicester Media Online This is affecting local bus services. The fire is now under control and residents were safely evacuated. Warning: Video Includes Flashing Lights Please avoid the area if possib

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue crews are currently attending a property fire on Baxter Gate in Loughborough this afternoon. Please avoid the area and expect delays in the area. The fire is reported to be in a flat above a dessert shop on Baxter Gate. Multiple fire crews are on the scene. Police cordons and road closures are in place for motorists and pedestrians. The road closures are affecting local bus services in the area. Pictures supplied Leicestershire Fire and Rescue S