Fire at Five Springs residential flats in Marsh Farm

Bedfordshire Police is investigating a fire at a block of residential flats in Five Springs Luton (3 January) where three people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

A number of residents had to be evacuated for a short period of time while emergency services tackled the blaze.

Cllr Tom Shaw, portfolio holder for housing, said: “Our thoughts are with the family currently in hospital and all those affected by yesterday’s fire at the residential block of flats at Five Springs in Marsh Farm. I would like to thank the emergency services and our staff who responded quickly to the incident and for the support they offered to residents.

“We are cooperating with Bedfordshire Police who are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses, as they believe that the fire may have been started deliberately. If you have any information please call the Police on 101 or visit www.bedfordshire.police.uk/report and quote reference number 338 of 3 January. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously and in confidence on 0800 555 111.

“In the meantime our staff will continue with the clean-up operation and we have increased security in neighbouring properties. Over the coming days we will carry out any necessary repairs as well as assess the damage caused by the fire. If residents have any concerns over the weekend they can contact the council housing emergency repairs service on  0800 0147 333."

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