Smoke at Blue Bell Inn | Leicester News

A cigarette tossed carelessly sparked a fire at The Blue Bell Inn in Hoby, but quick action by firefighters and nearby residents prevented catastrophe. The blaze, which started in the bin store around 11:30 PM, was swiftly contained—thanks to bystanders using their hosepipes before help arrived—and left minimal damage. The pub urged patrons to be mindful of smoking debris, especially outdoors. Fire crews confirmed it was an accidental ignition, and the fast response averted a much worse outcome—a stark reminder that small mistakes can have big consequences. 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/31c52309e976cb81