A joint investigation took place into a fire on Clumber Street in Mansfield. The investigation was completed and found that the cause of the fire was accidental electrical.
Crews from Mansfield, Ashfield, Warsop and Edwinstone, including Mansfield’s Aerial Latter Platform, attended to extinguish the fire that started at 1am on Tuesday 6 June. Fire engines were at the scene until 2pm the same day after dampening down the fire, this then lead to the roads finally being completely reopened.
Group Manager, Jonathan Holford said: “The joint fire and police investigation has found the cause of this fire to be accidental electrical.”
“In this instance, the business owner of the premises was alerted by their fire detection system, and used the designated means of escape to exit the premises to safety – without either of these measures this incident could have been much worse.”
“I’d like to urge all business owners to ensure that they have an appropriate Fire Risk Assessment in place and that they act on the findings of these assessments to ensure the ongoing safety of the public and their employees.”
“Fire Risk Assessments play a key part in ensuring that business owners comply with their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and are essential for keeping people safe.”
