In the early hours of Sunday morning, police and firefighters were called to a disused Bingo Hall in Kings Heath high street, one of Birmingham’s busy shopping areas.
More than 50 firefighters were at the scene as the building continued to burn, with a great fear the building’s roof could collapse at any time. As a safety precaution, while firefighters tackled to blaze, the police evacuated seven flats close to the former Gala Bingo Hall, and closed nearby roads. This proved to be a good thing as the Gala Bingo Hall roof eventually collapsed.
Since the emergency services were called to the fire at approximately 06:30 on Sunday morning, the police have made a statement that suggests this may be an arson attack.
Roger Moore, a West Midlands Fire Service spokesman said: “It would point to the fire as being – what we would call – of doubtful origin until it is confirmed whether it’s arson or not.”
West Midlands Fire Service said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
Two nearby roads have since been reopened, but police are telling local drivers to be prepared for possible congestion.
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