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Three teens arrested after disused building fire

Media News GNP Ltd Two fire engines can be seen at the scene of the fire. There is a one storey building with hedges outside the front in the foreground, with flames rising from the roof and a large plume of black smoke.Media News GNP Ltd
Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze without it spreading any further

Three teenagers have been arrested following a fire at a disused building in Grimsby.

Dozens of firefighters tackled the "large-scale" blaze at the former probation offices on Queen Street, which broke out in the early hours of Monday morning. No casualties were reported, Humberside Police said.

Two boys, aged 14, and a 17-year-old girl have been arrested on suspicion of arson.

One of the boys, who is also suspected of two counts of theft of a motor vehicle and burglary dwelling with intent to steal, remains in custody while inquiries continue while the other two have been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.

Media News GNP Ltd A derelict, smoke-damaged building. The roof has fallen in with the fire and all the windows are blown out. The bottom floor windows are bricked up and there appears to be a "for auction" sign on the side of the building. Flames can be seen rising from the top floor, with smoke pouring out, as an aerial fire officer directs a hose into the flames.Media News GNP Ltd
Plumes of smoke was seen from as far away as Immingham

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