Overview
- The single-storey property in Roman Court, Leverington, was severely damaged by a fire that broke out on Wednesday night, October 21, and firefighters brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries.
- Cambridgeshire Police say the incident is being treated as arson and have opened an investigation while asking the public to report information online quoting incident 452 of October 21.
- Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue deployed multiple crews including engines from Wisbech, March and Dogsthorpe and a turntable ladder from Stanground with support from Outwell and West Walton in Norfolk.
- The building was unoccupied when it burned and had been notified to Fenland District Council by the Home Office in early October as possible accommodation for women and children seeking asylum, leaving the scheme’s future unclear.
- Authorities will complete a formal fire investigation once the scene is safe and the outcome could delay or halt any refurbishment plans while local debate over asylum housing continues.