Firefighters were dispatched to Whittier Street just before 12.45am on Saturday, March 26, where they managed to contain a severe house fire until the early hours of the morning. Some properties had to be evacuated while the emergency services attempted the incident which had been brought under control at 2.35 p.m. Nearby homeowners were left saddened by the devastating news that a man and a woman had died. Flowers have been deposited outside the fence that remains in place since Sunday 27 March. Read also: Stabbing in Nottingham Sharna Green, a Sneinton resident for six years, said she knew the male victim well. He said he was “devoted to his dog” who is believed to be called Scooby. “He was a wonderful man,” he added. “The fire was so big that I could feel the heat in my window. He lived on this road for years and years. He had the same routine every morning, leaving his dog outside at 7 in the morning. “He was the only person who let my girlfriend pass dinners over my fence, at the end he also made dinner. He was very sociable. “I just felt helpless. My house went pure orange upstairs.” Medical examiners and detector dogs, commonly used to locate accelerators at the scene of a fire, have been identified. The house with a roof, obviously damaged, remains stuck and a tent has been placed on the street outside. The names of the victims have not yet been officially announced. The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Emergency services were called to report a fire in a house on Whittier Street, Sneinton, at 12.43 p.m. (Saturday, March 26, 2022). “The property, a rooftop house, was severely damaged by smoke and fire, and nearby property was evacuated as firefighters from London Road, Carlton, West Bridgford, Arnold and Stapleford put the fire under control. . “Unfortunately, a man and a woman were found dead at the scene. The formal identification process has not yet taken place and investigations are ongoing. “A joint fire and police investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire. If you have any information, call Nottinghamshire Police at 101, citing incident number 29 of 26 March 2022.” After the incident on Saturday, the residents spoke about their shock and anxiety. Caroline Greaves, who lives on Whittier Road, described the street as “wonderful and diverse” with a rich sense of community. “It’s so, so sad,” he told Nottinghamshire Live. “I fell asleep inside. My landlord just called me. I did not know the people on that side of the road, but I know everyone on my side. I do not know why it started, but any loss of life is catastrophic. “It’s great here. It ‘s closed from every corner, so not many people come here unless they need to, such as drivers or visitors. It’ s just 20 minutes from the city center. My neighbor moved recently. The house was sold to “It’s so sad.” Becca Whitehead, 29, echoed similar sentiments. “It’s so close to home,” he said. “It’s very sad and my condolences to the family. It’s scary. It could have spread because these houses are united.” Read more related articles Read more related articles
