Fire crews tackled house roof blaze in Wigston caused by a stray firework
Fire crews responded to a house fire in Wigston last night at around 9:30 p.m., which was sparked by a stray firework.
Thankfully, no one was injured, but the roof sustained significant damage.
Public displays are always safer than setting off fireworks in your garden.
A spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said:
“Last night, at 21:37, our crews were called to a house fire on Sussex Road in Wigston, caused by a stray firework.
Five pumps attended, plus our aerial ladder platform, and worked through the night to extinguish the blaze.
Fortunately no-one was hurt, but the roof of the property was severely damaged.
Clearly, this incident could have been a lot worse.
Bonfire Night is over, but with Diwali on Sunday we must reiterate that organised, public displays are always safer than setting off fireworks in your garden.”
Celebrate Safely is a campaign run jointly between Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Police, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, to try and keep our communities safe through periods of celebrations and when key events are taking place.
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