Fire hits builders' merchants in Wales

A builders' merchants in Wales has been damaged after a second fire in five months tore through the building yesterday (6th December).

Fire crews were called to the Boys and Boden building in Welshpool shortly before 2pm, reports BBC News.

Six fire engines and an aerial platform from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze, from which no one was hurt.

It is believed the fire started in an extractor fan before spreading throughout the premises.

In July, firefighters were called to the company after a blaze broke out in the eaves of the building.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be conducted on all commercial properties in England and Wales. If the fire risk assessment is deemed to be carried out to an insufficient extent, the Responsible PersonResponsible Person can face an unlimited fine or a prison sentence of up to two years.