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.
Beaumanor Hall chimneys repaired as council looks to protect historic Leicestershire venue
Ten chimneys at Beaumanor Hall near Woodhouse are being repaired as Leicestershire County Council carries out proactive work to protect the historic venue
Wildfire Alert from the Government
LCFC supporters group says most support change in ownership
The Foxes Trust, a Leicester City supporters group, says 75% of those who responded to a recent survey support the sale of the club.
Memorial stall for former market trader
A memorial market stall has been set up in Loughborough for a much-loved market trader who died last month.
Tips to remain shut due to demand
The temporary closures at four recycling and household waste sites in Leicestershire have been extended until further notice.
Rail disruption due to heatwave
East Midlands Railway has announced temporary timetable changes because of the high temperatures expected across the region
Woman dies after A42 crash
A woman has died after a crash on the A42 in Leicestershire.
Do you know this man?
Police investigating an act of indecency at a music festival in Leicestershire have released an image of a man they wish to identify in connection with the incident.
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