Emergency crews raced to The Old Piano School in Appleton Gate, Newark, after a massive blaze broke out around 7.30pm on Wednesday (18 May).
Blaze Rips Through Former Music School
Thankfully, no one was hurt. But the fire caused serious damage to the historic building, forcing the evacuation of several nearby homes and businesses.
Police Hunt for Clues as Cause Remains a Mystery
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Nottinghamshire Police are urgently appealing for witnesses who saw anything suspicious in the area that evening.
Detective Inspector Nicholas Hall said: “This was a large fire that led to the evacuation of several neighbouring properties. We are working closely with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to understand how this blaze started. We want to hear from anyone who was in the area or has information on what happened.”
How You Can Help
If you have any information, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 and quote incident 703 of 18 May 2022.
