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Four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a warehouse fire in which four firefighters died. | Four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a warehouse fire in which four firefighters died. |
The blaze took place in Atherstone-on-Stour, Warwickshire, in November 2007. | The blaze took place in Atherstone-on-Stour, Warwickshire, in November 2007. |
The bodies of Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, and Darren Yates-Badley, 24, were found inside the remains of the building. | The bodies of Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, and Darren Yates-Badley, 24, were found inside the remains of the building. |
Ian Reid, 44, died in hospital following the fire. The arrests were made in Birmingham and Worcestershire. | Ian Reid, 44, died in hospital following the fire. The arrests were made in Birmingham and Worcestershire. |
Warwickshire Police said three men, two aged 25 and one aged 27, were arrested at addresses in Handsworth, Birmingham and Smethwick, West Midlands. | |
Service criticised | Service criticised |
A 26-year-old woman was arrested in Evesham, Worcestershire. | A 26-year-old woman was arrested in Evesham, Worcestershire. |
A spokesman said the four were being held in custody for questioning. | A spokesman said the four were being held in custody for questioning. |
A joint investigation led by Warwickshire Police along with the Health and Safety Executive has been ongoing. | A joint investigation led by Warwickshire Police along with the Health and Safety Executive has been ongoing. |
The inquiry into the fire remains ongoing | |
A search at the warehouse, a vegetable packing plant owned by Wealmore Ltd, ended in April 2008. | A search at the warehouse, a vegetable packing plant owned by Wealmore Ltd, ended in April 2008. |
The Health and Safety Executive has criticised Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service saying officers were not given enough information before attending the scene. | The Health and Safety Executive has criticised Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service saying officers were not given enough information before attending the scene. |
It is believed that warehouse staff were thought to be in the building, near Stratford-upon-Avon when fire broke out. | It is believed that warehouse staff were thought to be in the building, near Stratford-upon-Avon when fire broke out. |
Up to 200 firefighters who attended the incident have been questioned and a total of 160 warehouse employees have been interviewed. | |
Ian Reid was based at Rugby and Stratford fire stations, while John Averis was at Stratford. | |
Darren Yates-Badley and Ashley Stephens were both based at Alcester fire station. |