Bulwell fire: Arson suspected after caravan fire spreads to derelict building

Firefighters were called shortly after 23:15 BST on Wednesday

A fire that caused homes to be evacuated is being treated as suspected arson.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Main Street, Bulwell, at about 23:15 BST on Wednesday.

It said a caravan fire spread to a derelict building and that "a small number of people" were evacuated.

In a statement, the fire service said it had referred the case to the police "due to suspected deliberate ignition".

Both crews from Stockhill fire station attended but no injuries were reported.

The fire service said a "small number of people" were evacuated