Mansfield firm announces 'immediate' closure after devasting fire destroys warehouse

Mansfield textiles firm Savanna Rags has announced it is “seizing operations with immediate effect” after a huge fire at its warehouse.
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At its height, 100 firefighters were tackling the blaze at the company off Nottingham Road, after fire broke out yesterday, March 18, shortly before 4pm.

Savanna Rags International said on social media: “It is with deep regret and sadness that we must inform you a fire broke out at our warehouse on Forest Road, Mansfield.

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“Due to this we are ceasing our operations with immediate effect.

“We will advise any further updates when new information becomes available.”

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The firm describes itself as “exporters and processors of recycled clothing and cleaning cloths”.

Seven firefighting crews remained at the scene this morning.

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