#Atherstone Fire & Rescue – Appeal for information – Call out to a fire within the grounds of the old QE school

Atherstone Fire & Rescue – CALL OUT

Just after 2pm on 5th May we were called to reports of a fire within the grounds of the old QE school, Atherstone. Upon arrival we saw that an even layer of wood chippings and a tree had been set alight. After further investigation this is believed to have been lit deliberately. The crew found that a wooden fence had been used as a ladder to gain access over the balustrade fencing and an obvious trail was made through weeds to the seat of the fire. This is yet another small fire that we have attended over the past few weeks. The fire was extinguished using a Hose reel, Thermal Imaging Camera and drag forks.