Fifth arson attack on former RAF site

A former RAF site has been targeted for a fifth time.
By Joel Lamy
Published 1st Jun 2020, 14:35 BST
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At just before 7.30pm on Friday firefighters from Ramsey were called to a fire at the former RAF Upwood site.

On arrival the crew discovered a building was on fire, with the blaze having been started deliberately.

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This was at least the fifth time the site has been targeted in recent weeks.

Firefighters putting out a blaze a fortnight ago at the former RAF Upwood site. Photo: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue ServiceFirefighters putting out a blaze a fortnight ago at the former RAF Upwood site. Photo: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters putting out a blaze a fortnight ago at the former RAF Upwood site. Photo: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

A fortnight ago arsonists struck twice, with around 40 firefighters called out on one occasion after a large, derelict building was set on fire, with the flames spreading to the roof.

Anyone with information on the latest fire should contact police by visiting cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.