Fire in Sutton flat ruled accidental after fire service investigation

A fire at a flat in Sutton has been ruled accidental by Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.
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The fire broke out at a flat on Chatsworth Street early on the morning of Thursday, June 1.

Crews from Mansfield and Ashfield attended the scene.

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Firefighters from Mansfield and Ashfield attended the blazeFirefighters from Mansfield and Ashfield attended the blaze
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A fire service spokesman said: “The fire was located in the lounge of the property and was extinguished by fire crews.

Firefighters then used a positive pressure ventilator to clear the smoke.

“The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental ignition.

“A safe-and-well visit was completed with the occupier and we left the scene at about 8pm.”