A fire that erupted in a disused pub in Lincoln is suspected to have been intentionally ignited, as per the city’s fire services. The incident in question took place at the erstwhile Red Lion pub on High Street, a property that has stood empty for a considerable number of years. Emergency services received the call late in the previous evening and were successful in containing the fire before it could extend to properties in close proximity. Although the investigation is still underway, preliminary findings lean towards the possibility of the fire being intentionally started. Residents in the vicinity have voiced concerns about the safety hazards posed by derelict buildings and the potential for such events to happen. The local council has been called upon to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future by ensuring that unused sites across the city are secured.
The Lincoln Post has adapted this story from the original report that appeared on news.google.com.
