Electrical fault caused Victorian warehouse fire
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceA fire at a Leicester landmark building that led to a number of city centre streets being closed was accidental, an investigation has found.
Fire crews were called to Alexandra House in Rutland Street at about 10:00 BST and found an area on the fourth floor alight.
No injuries were reported and the fire was found to have been caused by an electrical fault which then spread to nearby clothing, the fire service said.
Alexandra House is a highly ornate four-storey Victorian warehouse, built for Faire Bros Ltd, who were at the time one of the largest boot and shoe lace manufacturers and exporters in the world.
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