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Alnwick Fire: Two Teens Arrested in Blaze Investigation
24 Aug
Summary
- Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with a large town centre fire.
- Firefighters battled the blaze on Fenkle Street throughout the night.
- Road disruptions are expected to continue as the situation is under investigation.
A substantial fire broke out in Alnwick's town centre on Sunday evening, prompting an overnight response from emergency services.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 21:00 BST, deploying crews from five appliances to Fenkle Street. Firefighters worked diligently to prevent the flames from engulfing adjacent properties.
As of Monday morning, the fire is being treated as arson by Northumbria Police. Two teenage boys were apprehended in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody. Hotspots were being addressed by firefighters earlier today, and significant road disruptions are anticipated to persist throughout the day. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
