Overview
- Thames Valley Police, after a joint inquiry with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue, said Thursday the Pink Punters blaze was accidental.
- The Milton Keynes nightclub, which caught fire around 2am Sunday, was cleared by staff and firefighters with no injuries reported at the long‑running LGBTQ+ venue.
- A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson was released and later ruled out after investigators found no evidence of a crime.
- Up to 12 fire engines tackled the blaze, and officials praised staff for swift evacuations that kept people safe and highlighted the value of well‑rehearsed fire plans in busy venues.
- Police said the nightclub fire is not linked to the separate St Martin’s Church blaze on Watling Street, which remains under investigation.