Investigation into Luton shop fire finds blaze started accidentally

While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown due to the structural damage to the properties, the fire service said “it is most likely the fire started accidentally”.

Fire crews were called to a shop in Dunstable Road at around 2pm on Monday, April 6, with eight fire engines tackling the blaze.

The fire started in the first floor flat, with the building collapsing onto the ground floor shop’s storage area below.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was helped by Luton Council, Bedfordshire Police, UK Power Networks and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which brought in a fire investigation dog.

The surrounding properties were evacuated with some residents not allowed back into their homes due to possible structural damage.