Lutterworth: Crews tackle blaze at thatched roof pub
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Lutterworth: Crews tackle blaze at thatched roof pub
Crews have been at the scene of a fire at a 16th Century thatched roof pub in a Leicestershire town.
The county's fire service said it was alerted to the blaze at The Shambles in Bell Street, Lutterworth, at 13:37 GMT.
On arrival, crews found the building - which was first used as a pub in 1791 - was well alight.
The fire service said all people had been accounted for and one person was reported to have suffered from smoke inhalation.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has since scaled back its response with damping down in progress.
A building inspector has deemed the property unsafe and it has been cordoned off.
The road has been closed while firefighters tackle the blaze
The fire service said a plan was being devised to isolate gas and electricity supplies.
Alberto Costa, MP for the town, said: "Absolutely terrible to see the fire at The Shambles in Lutterworth this afternoon - a real landmark in the town.
"My thoughts are with the owners and staff of the pub."
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