#UPDATE: A joint investigation into the cause of the fire at the #CrookedHouse pub is continuing today.
— South Staffs Police (@SStaffsPolice) August 7, 2023
This incident has caused a great deal of speculation and we understand the significance of the building within the local community.
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The fire started on Saturday, August 6, 2023, at around 10:00 PM. The pub was empty at the time, and no one was injured. The fire caused extensive damage to the pub, and it was later demolished.
The police have interviewed witnesses and reviewed security footage, but they have not been able to determine the cause of the fire. They are also working with fire experts to determine the fire's point of origin and the speed at which it spread.
The police have said that they are keeping all possibilities open, including arson.
