Two fire engines were sent to the scene.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at a derelict building in Barrow Upon Soar today and now believe that it was set alight on purpose.
The property on Sileby Road has 6 square meters of damage to the rear end of the ground and 1st floor.
Emergency services sent one appliance from Loughborough and another from Western to put out the flames.
It was confirmed a 12:49 that the fire had been extinguished.
Flooding hits after days of heavy rain
Flooding has hit parts of Leicestershire and Warwickshire after days of heavy rainfall.
Council drops plans to close SEND nurseries
Plans to stop using four specialist nurseries for pre school children in Leicestershire have been dropped following a consultation.
Children seeing dangling from Leicestershire railway bridge
A warning has been issued by Leicestershire Police after children were seen dangling from a railway bridge in Loughborough.
Sink hole that has closed Loughborough road
Bridge Street in Loughborough has been closed for most of the week because of sink hole.
Emergency animal rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire
February has been the month for unusual rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire.
Parents being urged to help kids learning to drive
With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers who are set to be taking to the roads independently.
123 jobs created in Charnwood by Town Deal funding so far
More than 60 new businesses have been supported and aroudn 123 roles created as part of a scheme funded by the Loughborough Town Deal.
New pet website launches
A new website has launched to help pet owners choose safe and licensed animal services in Charnwood.
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