04/06/2009

One Dead, Two Missing In Building Blaze

One person has died and two people are "unaccounted for" following a fire at a building in Warwickshire.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at the two-floor commercial property in Wise Terrace, Wise Street, Leamington Spa at around 6am.

The building was engulfed in flames when officers arrived at the scene.

Fire crews said they would continue to search for the two missing people when engineers deemed the building safe to enter.

About 10 fire crews attended the fire at the former cleaning company. The service spokesman said the fire had "completely damaged" most of the building.

The cause of the blaze has not been established and part of the High Street area of the town has been closed.

(JM/BMcC)

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