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Mystery blaze at Yum Yum Sweets confectionery warehouse in Croft

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Dozens of pallets at the rear of a food warehouse on an industrial estate were engulfed in flames during a fire.

The blaze broke out behind Yum Yum Sweets confectionery warehouse in Winston Avenue, in Croft, at about 8.45pm on Sunday.

Katrina Groom, who lives nearby, said: "I heard this almighty bang. I looked out and flames were shooting up.

"I don't think it took the firemen to long to put it out but they wanted to check it hadn't spread to any of the buildings."

Firefighters from Hinckley and Leicester's southern station tackled Sunday night's blaze wearing breathing equipment.

A third appliance from Hinckley was called to help with the firefighting operation.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, which called in police, said it believed the fire was started deliberately.

The confectionery business was ordered to close last month after council inspectors found droppings, open food packages and a squirrel inside.

Health inspectors from Blaby District Council had forced its closure in June last year.

Mystery blaze at Yum Yum Sweets confectionery warehouse in Croft


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