Major fire at Atherstone-on-Stour

Warwickshire Police have launched an appeal for information following a major fire at a warehouse in Atherstone-on Stour, near Stratford-on-Avon. 

Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue have confirmed that the three fire fighters missing in the warehouse blaze at Atherstone on Stour have been located and recovered from the building.

A guard of honour, formed by members of all emergency services, lined the road as the three fire fighters were taken from the scene of Friday's fire.

A joint investigation into the incident has been launched by Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire Fire Authority.

Anyone with information about Friday's fire is asked to contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415000 and ask to be put through to the incident room.

Link to further information from Warwickshire Police.  

Link to further information from Warwickshire County Council.

An online book of condolences and a Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund has been opened by Warwickshire County Council following the tragedy at Atherstone-on-Stour.