{"id":2111758,"date":"2026-06-20T08:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/eastmidlands\/?p=2111758"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:21:04","slug":"major-fire-breaks-out-at-thurmaston-shopping-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/eastmidlands\/news\/2111758-major-fire-breaks-out-at-thurmaston-shopping-centre","title":{"rendered":"Major fire breaks out at Thurmaston Shopping Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre<\/span><\/span> caused the roof of\u00a0 Mountain Warehouse\u00a0to collapse on Saturday morning, prompting a major emergency response and disruption across the retail park.<\/p>\n

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service<\/span><\/span> said it received multiple calls reporting a large blaze affecting several units at around 6 am on Saturday, June 20.<\/p>\n

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Aerial image of the incident (image credit: Mark Cherry)<\/p><\/div>\n

Eight fire engines, two aerial ladder appliances and more than 40 firefighters were deployed to tackle the incident, with a significant smoke plume visible across the surrounding area. Local residents were urged to keep windows and doors closed as crews worked to bring the fire under control.<\/p>\n

The fire has now been extinguished, although firefighters remain on site to ensure there are no further flare-ups. At its peak, the incident drew a large crowd, with residents gathering near the shopping centre as emergency services continued operations.<\/p>\n

By mid-morning, fire crews were removing roof tiles and dampening down hotspots around the affected units. Four fire engines and one aerial ladder remained at the scene as the response scaled down.<\/p>\n

Transport disruption has also eased, with Barkby Thorpe Lane reopening to traffic after being temporarily closed during the emergency response.<\/p>\n

The incident has caused significant disruption for retailers at the centre. PureGym<\/span>, Superdrug<\/span>, Boots<\/span> and Sports Direct<\/span> are expected to reopen shortly, alongside the shopping centre car park.<\/p>\n

However, Greggs<\/span>, Mountain Warehouse and Marks & Spencer<\/span> will remain closed while assessments continue.<\/p>\n

The incident has triggered one of the largest fire service responses seen in the area in recent times.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Leicester Fire Station said: \u201cFire Service have received multiple calls to a large fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre affecting several units. Fire Service currently have 8 fire engines, 2 Aerial appliances and over 40 firefighters in attendance. There is a significant smoke plume and local residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and the full extent of damage to affected retail units remains unclear. Further updates are expected as the incident develops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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