Major fire damages Newport nightclub on High Street

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 12:01 · Archive

A major fire broke out at Mainstreet Nightclub in Newport on Saturday night, affecting the first and second floors.

A major fire broke out at Mainstreet Nightclub on Newport High Street late on Saturday 14 November. Emergency services were alerted around 11.10pm following reports of flames affecting the first and second floors of the building.

Seven fire appliances were mobilised from Newport, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington fire stations, along with support from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Specialist resources including an aerial ladder platform and an incident command unit were deployed. Firefighters equipped with eight sets of breathing apparatus entered the building and used two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. Thermal imaging cameras were used throughout to locate hidden hotspots and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

West Mercia Police attended the scene to assist with the emergency response. Fire officials confirmed that all persons were accounted for with no injuries reported. Crews remained at the premises to dampen down and check the building's structural safety. A neighbouring café was forced to close due to water damage sustained during the firefighting operation.

Major fire damages Newport nightclub on High Street — Image: BBC Shropshire

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Fire breaks out at town centre nightclubFirefighters were called to a blaze at the Mainstreet nightclub in Newport on Saturday night.BBC Shropshire · 15 Nov, 14:53
Newport nightclub fire: Neighbouring café closed after water damage and mayor thanks 999 crewsFire crews from around Shropshire and Staffordshire rushed to tackle the blazeShropshire Star · 15 Nov, 11:41
Major fire rips through High Street building in NewportFirefighters from across Shropshire and neighbouring Staffordshire were called to tackle a major building fire in Newport late on Saturday night.Shropshire Live · 15 Nov, 08:06

In this story: Newport · High Street · Mainstreet Nightclub · Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service · Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service · West Mercia Police

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