Southam and Rugby firefighters 'put at risk' by derelict building fire

It was a busy night for firefighters with call outs in Friday evening going into Saturday morning.

Rugby crews were called out to two incidents.

The first incident happened at 7.30pm on Friday where Rugby firefighters were called to a large pile of burning hay at Grange Farm in Grandborough.

Then in the early hours of Saturday morning Rugby fire crews were sent to a fire at a derelict property in Ashlawn Road and were joined by crews from Southam Fire Station.

Southam Fire Station posted about the fire on their Facebook page.

The post said: "Early this morning Southam’s crew were turned out to a derelict property fire.

"These are the riskiest fires we attend, as the condition and structural stability is unknown.

"Crews monitored the fire and allowed it to burn itself out, limiting environmental damage and not risking crew safety.

"Rugby Fire Station were first in attendance, and following a shift change, remained on scene damping down, making us available for further calls if required.

"This fire was clearly deliberate as no electric or gas services were connected

"Please remember setting derelict property on fire may seem fun, but it puts crews at risk and reduces fire cover for other genuine incidents."

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for more information on the location of the fires.