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Investigators Probe Lakenheath Barn Fire After Man Severely Burned

Police kept a cordon on Back Street during a search for the cause.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called around 11:20–11:30pm on Thursday to a blaze off Lakenheath High Street on Back Street.
  • Firefighters found a single-storey barn/commercial building roughly 20m by 20m fully alight, with the roof collapsing and an exclusion zone established.
  • Crews fought the fire from outside using multiple hose lines, brought it under control, and remained overnight to monitor hotspots.
  • A man believed to be in his 20s was rescued and taken to hospital with severe burns, and police implemented road closures with Back Street closed during the response.
  • The incident was stood down for further resources at about 2:55am, a cordon remains for the investigation, and nearby businesses reported power cuts on Friday.