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BBC News
13-06-2025
- BBC News
Suffolk storage company 'heartbroken' after large fire
A removals and storage company said it was "heartbroken" after a large fire resulted in customers' possessions being crews from Norfolk and Suffolk were called to Britannia Alan Cook, on Pinbush Road in Gisleham, Lowestoft, at about midnight on Monday. In a statement on Facebook, the company said: "We are heartbroken by the far-reaching impact this has had on the livelihoods of our valued customers, our dedicated staff, our family business." Suffolk Police has been treating the incident as suspected arson and the investigation is ongoing. The family owned business provides removals and storage across Norfolk and Suffolk. The company said: "To anyone whose possessions that may have been lost, please accept our most heartfelt and sincere apologies."We did everything we could to protect your belongings, both before and during the fire, but heartbreakingly, it was not enough."Suffolk Police has appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage that can assist its investigation. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
Suspected arson investigation after Lowestoft storage unit blaze
Police have launched an arson investigation after a blaze at a self-storage crews from Norfolk and Suffolk were called to Britannia Alan Cook, on Pinbush Road in Gisleham, near Lowestoft, at about midnight on Sunday.A spokesperson for Suffolk Police said: "Police are treating the incident as arson and are reviewing CCTV opportunities."The force said they were appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage. About 15 appliances were called to the site and people living nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke. No-one was in the building at the time of the Fire and Rescue Service said crews spent the night tackling the fire and remained on scene for several hours on Monday. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
