Louth crews attend Wetherspoons pub fire

Two fire crews attended the Joseph Morton (Wetherspoon) to tackle a fire caused by a faulty underground electricity supply.
The fire service in attendance at the Joseph Morton in Kidgate, Louth. (Photo: Becky Vincent).The fire service in attendance at the Joseph Morton in Kidgate, Louth. (Photo: Becky Vincent).
The fire service in attendance at the Joseph Morton in Kidgate, Louth. (Photo: Becky Vincent).

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called to the pub in Kidgate at 6.42pm yesterday evening (Sunday) and spent almost two hours at the scene.

A spokesman confirmed that both crews from Louth were in attendance until shortly after 8.30pm.

The spokesman added: “It appears (the fire) was caused by a faulty underground electricity supply.”

No further information was available at the time of publication.