Large scale fire in derelict building
!UPDATE!
An investigation of the fire has now been completed and it was determined that the cause of the fire was deliberate. Three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of arson offences and have since been bailed pending further enquiries.
At 3.51pm on Sunday (12) crews from Ampthill, Kempston, Bedford, Toddington, Luton, Biggleswade, Shefford and Leighton Buzzard were called to a large-scale fire at Agate House, a derelict care home, in Woburn Road, Ampthill.
At 3.51pm on Sunday (12) crews from Ampthill, Kempston, Bedford, Toddington, Luton, Biggleswade, Shefford and Leighton Buzzard were called to a large-scale fire at Agate House, a derelict care home, in Woburn Road, Ampthill.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels, jets and an aerial platform to contain the fire.
The fire has been contained; however, emergency services remain on scene.
The cause of the fire will be investigated by FRS and the police.