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 Fair returns to town for its 805th year
Loughborough's historic fair returns to the town centre today (Wednesday 11 November), bringing four days of fairground rides, attractions and traditional entertainment.
Man ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work after fly-tipping in Charnwood
A man has been given a 12-month Community Order and ordered to pay more than £1,300 after illegally dumping waste at two locations in Charnwood.
Bonfire Night: Firework safety advice for people celebrating across Leicestershire and Warwickshire
As people prepare to celebrate Bonfire Night, residents are being reminded to enjoy fireworks safely and consider the impact they can have on others, including pets and neighbours.
Thousands of poppies transform Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Around 6,500 handmade knitted poppies have been used to create two striking displays in Loughborough, as the town prepares to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Loughborough Remembrance Sunday parade and service
Residents are invited to gather in Loughborough on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to the servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflicts around the world.
Loughborough Fair returns for four days of rides and family fun
Loughborough's historic fair will return to the town centre this month, bringing four days of fairground rides, attractions and traditional entertainment.
Two hours of free parking at Loughborough car parks for Christmas
Shoppers and visitors to Loughborough will be able to enjoy two hours of free parking at two town centre car parks in the run-up to Christmas.
Man convicted after stabbing two men through car window in Quorn
A 24-year-old man has been found guilty of stabbing two men through an open car window in Quorn before fleeing the scene and evading police for four days. He will be sentenced in December.
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