Crooked House fire: Police appeal for information on fire that gutted iconic pub
Authorities are currently conducting an inquiry regarding a fire that extensively damaged the renowned Black Country pub, The Crooked House, during the previous evening.
Staffordshire Police is seeking assistance regarding the blaze that occurred at The Crooked House in Himley. The incident was brought to the attention of the authorities around 10.30pm on Saturday, and now they are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Firefighters from the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Fire Service fought persistently throughout the early hours of the daybreak to suppress the fire, whose origin is yet to be determined.
Detectives are currently present at the site today, while police officers are carrying out investigations in the surrounding area.
Staffordshire Police issued a statement today, seeking assistance regarding a fire at an abandoned structure in Himley that transpired on the late evening of Saturday.
Police were summoned to a notification regarding a fire incident at the former Crooked House pub located on Himley Road around 10:45 PM last night.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service teams were already present and had successfully put out the fire. It was not suspected that anyone was present in the structure, and there have been no reports of any injuries.
Currently, we are collaborating with a team of fire investigators to determine the origin of the fire. This morning, the investigators are examining the site while our officers are conducting nearby inquiries in order to gather any potential information that could assist with the ongoing investigation.
If you possess any details that might contribute to the inquiry, please don't hesitate to reach out. You have the option of engaging with us via the Live Chat feature on our official website, staffordshire.police.uk, or by dialing 101 and referencing incident number 761 dated August 5th.
Alternatively, to ensure complete anonymity, get in touch with Crimestoppers via their website, crimestoppers-uk.org.
