Fire Near River Soar Under Control | Leicester News

A major fire is blazing near Loughborough on the Leicestershire border, threatening crops and a boat on the River Soar. Fire crews, including four engines and a specialized water rescue team, are battling the blaze since 11:30 AM to prevent it from spreading to the riverbank. Authorities suspect careless barbecue ash may have sparked the fire, serving as a summer safety reminder. Crews remain focused on containment and securing the area as officials monitor the situation closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0834bc40c9b92e10