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Fire stopped from spreading to thatched barn

Isaac AsheEast Midlands
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Fire crews use a hose to spray down a section of building next to a churchLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire broke out next to a thatched barn building in Cosby

Fire crews have prevented a blaze spreading to a 15th Century thatched barn in Leicestershire.

At about 09:45 BST on Monday, firefighters were called to reports of an outbuilding on fire next to The Tithe Barn in Cosby, a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1450 now converted into a restaurant.

A three-hour operation saw parts of the buildings cut away to prevent the flames from spreading to the thatched roof, said Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

The cause of the fire was thought to be accidental, said the fire service, which was due to carry out further inspections on Monday evening.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Fire raging inside a building viewed through an alleyway past a row of Biffa binsLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire was thought to be accidental said fire crews after a three-hour fight to bring it under control

Tithe Barn said in a statement is would be shut for "the foreseeable future" after the fire in its kitchen back building.

They said: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding."

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