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Father's Home Destroyed by Arson; Children's Gifts Lost
2 Jan
Summary
- A father's flat above shops was destroyed in a fire.
- The blaze, suspected arson, occurred on New Year's Eve.
- The family is now sofa-surfing after losing their home.
A devastating suspected arson attack on New Year's Eve has left a father and his young son homeless. Chris Nixon's flat, located above shops on Mexborough High Street in Doncaster, is now an uninhabitable write-off after a fire at a neighboring derelict building spread.
Firefighters spent seven hours battling the intense blaze on the evening of December 31st, 2025. Fortunately, Mr. Nixon and his nine-year-old son were not inside at the time. However, the traumatic event has left the child terrified and unwilling to return to the property.
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed the fire was deliberate and have launched an ongoing arson investigation. The incident has left the family displaced, with Mr. Nixon currently staying with his son and reportedly sofa-surfing while they grapple with the aftermath.
