Two teenagers have been arrested by detectives investigating the cause of a large grassland fire that spread to a nearby house.
Emergency services were called to land near Barringer Road, Forest Town, shortly before 3pm yesterday (Saturday) afternoon when a large fire was reported.
The blaze later spread to a property in nearby Maunleigh, causing damage to the house, a car and a caravan.
A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of arson and were later released on conditional bail as investigations continue.
The boy was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
Detectives are now appealing for additional witnesses to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Andrea Brown, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Arson offences are very serious at the best of times, but in the current hot and dry weather they pose and even greater risk to the people and property.
“This was a very significant fire and we are determined to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.
“To this end we would like to speak to any additional witnesses who have not already spoken to officers. We would also like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Barringer Road area that may help our investigation.”
Station Manager Richard Ellis, of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “I would like to thank the crews and fire control for their hard work during this incident.
“Their efforts ensured the fire did not spread into any property and residents were allowed to return home quickly.“
Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting incident 454 of 13 August 2022, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A fundraiser has also been setup:
‘On Saturday 13th august at around 3pm a fire was deliberately started on the fields at the back of Maunleigh.
