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Four Kittens Saved from Burning Ruin
2 Jun
Summary
- Man arrested on suspicion of arson at a derelict building.
- Four kittens were rescued from the large fire.
- Parts of the damaged building will require demolition.
A significant fire engulfed a derelict building in Stoke-on-Trent, leading to an arrest on suspicion of arson. Firefighters responded to the incident on High Street in Tunstall shortly after 5:00 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Remarkably, four young kittens were rescued from the burning structure without any reported injuries. The suspect, a 33-year-old local man, has since been released on conditional bail as investigations continue.
Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the fire to come forward. Roads were temporarily closed during the incident, and crews remained on site to manage the aftermath.
City council experts examined the building and confirmed that parts of it are structurally unsound and will require demolition.
