Roof caves in as shopping centre engulfed in flames

20 Jun 2026 • 6:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Roof caves in as shopping centre engulfed in flames

  • A significant fire erupted at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicestershire during the early hours of Saturday morning.
  • Over 40 firefighters and eight fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze, which caused part of the Mountain Warehouse store's roof to collapse.
  • Residents in the area were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the large plume of smoke, though the fire has since been extinguished.
  • While some shops are expected to reopen, Mountain Warehouse, M&S, and Greggs remain closed following the incident.
  • A cordon is still in place around the affected stores, though the car park has partially reopened.

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