Keepmoat Homes has pointed to arson as a possible cause for a fierce blaze involving timber frame homes on one of its construction sites.
Fire took hold on two houses under construction at Manor Drive in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, in the early hours of 13th April.
More than 30 firefighters from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident.
They arrived to find that the fire was spreading to nearby properties and a skip. They used jets and hose reels to surround the fire and prevent further spread, before extinguishing it.
An investigation to establish the fires cause is now underway.
Fire proofing measures
A spokesperson for Keepmoat Homes said: “We are working with the police and relevant authorities to establish the cause of the fire at our Roman Fields development in Peterborough. It is believed to have started as a result of an arson attack.
“As part of our fire safety strategy, on all timber frame homes, during the progress of the build we install temporary fire proofing measures to ensure that other new homes in close proximity are not at risk in case of a fire. As we progress through the build and install our permanent fire safety measures the temporary measures are progressively replaced. We believe that these fire safety measures have prevented the fire spreading further.”
