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Arson Suspected in Harlow Building Blaze
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A fire at a derelict building was deliberately started.
- Fire crews battled heavy smoke at the London Road site.
- Investigations confirmed the blaze was intentionally set.
A fire that broke out at a derelict building on London Road in Harlow on Saturday evening has been determined to be arson. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 18:00 GMT.
Upon arrival, four fire crews encountered significant smoke emanating from the structure. They worked diligently to contain and extinguish the fire, tackling it in sections to bring the situation under control.
An official investigation into the origin of the blaze has concluded that it was started deliberately. Authorities are continuing their inquiries to identify those responsible for the intentional act.
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