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.
Loughborough Queen's Park Toilets closed for two days
Queens Park Toilets in Loughborough closed 27th & 28th April
New sculpture unveiled outside Earl Shilton library
A new sculpture of mosaics depicting the history of Earl Shilton has been unveiled outside the town's library.
Police respond to reports of double-stabbing in Quorn
Extra police patrols are being carryied out in Quorn following a report of a double-stabbing last night.
Hinckley plasterer wins £1.4million prize
A plasterer from Hinckley has vowed to give his daughter the childhood he never had, after he became a millionaire by winning an online competition.
Work to start lowering road on most-bashed bridge
Works to lower the road under Britain's most bashed Bridge is due to start next month.
Primary school places
Nearly all children due to start primary school in Leicestershire this autumn have secured a place at one of their top preferences.
Large Fire at Industrial Estate
Larege Fire at Industrial estate - South Bonington
Changes to bus services across Leicestershire
New bus routes and changes to timetables will be introduced in Leicestershire, with a change to make the route between Loughborough, Shepshed and Ashby more reliable.
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